Fractions

A pair of sloping wooden stands for the set of 10 metal fraction circles.

It consists of a tray with 3 square hollows into which inserting 3 colored squares: one whole, one divided diagonally, one in four triangles.

It consists of a tray with 3 square hollows into which inserting 3 colored squares: one whole, one divided in halves, one in quarters.

A wooden tray with 3 circular hollows into which inserting 3 colored circles: one whole, one divided in halves, one in quarters..

A wooden tray in which wooden painted strips show fractions and equivalence both as fractions and as decimals: Whole, halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, eighths, tenths and twelfths.

The concept of fractions can be difficult for children to grasp in the abstract, the fraction circle gives a concrete experience of how 1 whole can be divided into different parts. It also demonstrates equivalency and conversions.

It is a visual and tactile way to teach fractions and their relationships.

A circle of 3 metal segments to show thirds fractions

Spare Part. One inset only

A circle of 10 metal segments to show tenths fractions

Spare Part. One inset only

A circle of 6 metal segments to show sixths fractions

Spare Part. One inset only

A circle of 7 metal segments to show sevenths fractions

Spare Part. One inset only