Bead necklace - 20 beads - For students - Set of 10

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Enrich mathematics education with the Set of 10 Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Chains for Students, each equipped with 20 vibrant red and white beads. These bead chain sets are specifically... Read more

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Enrich mathematics education with the Set of 10 Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Chains for Students, each equipped with 20 vibrant red and white beads. These bead chain sets are specifically designed to actively involve students in iceberg arithmetic, allowing them to understand and explore complex math concepts in a playful way.

Each chain in this set has 20 contrasting red and white beads. With these, students can intuitively practice mathematical operations and concepts, making abstract mathematical ideas tangible and accessible.

Manufactured from durable, high-quality materials, these bead chains are sturdy enough for daily use by students and ensure a long lifespan in the classroom environment.

Whether a student is learning the basics of counting, practicing addition and subtraction, or exploring the fundamental relationships between numbers, the Set of 10 Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Chains is an essential tool for interactive and hands-on learning.

Bring math to life in your classroom with these engaging and pedagogically responsible tools. Available for order: Sets of 10 bead chains, each with an equal distribution of five red and five white beads.

Supports the following areas of learning:

Maths - counters & sorting
Maths - pattern & sequence
Physical Development - motor skills

Specifications: Each string contains 20 beads of 10 mm diameter.

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Learning Arithmetic with Bead Strings: A Tactile Approach to Mathematics for Children

In the world of early math education, there's a powerful tool that helps children understand abstract concepts in a way that's both visual and physical: the bead string. Bead strings, often made up of 100 beads divided into groups of 10 using different colors, offer a concrete and tactile method for children to explore the world of numbers and arithmetic.

These strings are not merely toys, but educational tools. They're designed to help children visualize what numbers look like, especially when it comes to the tens structure of our number system. When children hold a string with alternating colored beads, they get a clear picture of what numbers like 10, 20, or even 70 truly represent. These color-coded groupings help children internalize the concept of tens and units. For instance, after 10 beads, a different color indicates a new ten has begun.

Additionally, the physical interaction with the beads stimulates a child's motor development. Moving the beads to form numbers and execute basic operations, such as addition or subtraction, strengthens the connection between action and understanding. For example, if a child wants to calculate the sum of 12 + 5, they can pull 12 beads towards them and then add another 5 beads. These actions provide a visual confirmation of their calculations.

For more advanced mathematical concepts like multiplication and division, bead strings are also useful. Children can learn the concept of repeated addition (multiplication) and repeated subtraction (division) by grouping beads. Consider the multiplication of 3 x 4; a child can visualize it by creating three groups of four beads.

Using bead strings has multiple benefits in the learning process. One of them is that it offers a tactile experience. By literally feeling and seeing how mathematical concepts work, children can better store these ideas in their memory. Moreover, it's a self-correcting method; errors in counting or calculating become visually and physically apparent, allowing children to easily recognize and correct them. Additionally, children can work independently with bead strings, boosting their confidence and autonomy in their learning journey.

In conclusion, bead strings are much more than simple jewelry or toys. They're an innovative educational tool that transforms abstract mathematical concepts into concrete and comprehensible actions for young learners. Introducing children to this tactile math method at an early age lays a solid foundation for their future mathematical development.

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