Teachables Eco-Wood Coloured Rods - Wooden, Set of 126 in Bag

The Teachables Eco-Wood Coloured Rods set includes 126 pieces in a range of sizes and colours, ideal for introducing and reinforcing a variety of mathematical concepts. The set contains rods in the following sizes and colours: 36 ones (white, 1x1x1 cm), 18 twos (red, 2x1x1 cm), 18 threes (green, 3x1x1 cm), 12 fours (pink, 4x1x1 cm), 8 fives (yellow, 5x1x1 cm), 6 sixes (dark green, 6x1x1 cm), 6 sevens (black, 7x1x1 cm), 6 eights (brown, 8x1x1 cm), 6 nines (blue, 9x1x1 cm), and 10 tens (orange, 10x1x1 cm). Perfect for a wide range of mathematical activities, these rods help students learn the four basic operations-addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division-as well as fractions, factors, estimation, measurement, and patterning. The coloured rods, also known as Cuisenaire Rods, are designed to be highly versatile, allowing students to visually and physically engage with mathematical concepts. Made from Eco-Wood, a sustainable, eco-friendly material, these rods are a long-lasting alternative to plastic, supporting both environmental education and hands-on learning. The set is supplied in a sturdy cardboard box for easy storage and organisation.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes hands-on learning of mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Supports the understanding of fractions, factors, and patterns through visual and tactile exploration.
• Helps students build estimation skills and understanding of measurement by using rods of different lengths.
• Encourages the development of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills in a collaborative setting.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the rods to explore fractions by combining different lengths to create whole numbers or fractions.
• Incorporate the rods into multiplication and division activities, where students group rods to represent different operations.
• Challenge students to create number patterns or sequences using the rods and identify relationships between the numbers.
• Use the rods to teach basic measurement concepts, such as comparing lengths or creating a visual number line.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for Foundation to Year 6
• Set includes: 126 rods (in sizes 1 cm to 10 cm, in 10 colours)
• Material: Eco-Wood (80% wood, 20% recycled plastic), sustainable and eco-friendly
• Storage: Supplied in a sturdy cardboard box