Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Numbers

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Class ones are reserved for literally the worst sets. Sets that question you why you've spend money on them. Bad aesthetics/quality and occasionally having one or two missing or broken pieces. White and cyan magnetic numbers are in fact quite rare, as not many manufacturers and companies have chosen those colors for their numbers and letters. It is my only set of magnetic numbers to contain those colors. Students use math manipulatives at their workspace to complete their work. We have math centers set up that incorporate manipulatives to use during their work. I also give students “free time” to grab a bin of math manipulatives to explore on their own or in small groups. This is where some of the most incredible findings happen. I occasionally put a problem on the board for students to complete with a math bin of their choosing. This encourages the “real world” problem solving when they must think of the most appropriate tool and try different ones out through trial and error. Examples of How to Use Math Tools Class twos just aren't the best sets out there. Sets are normally put in class two due to its poor quality and/or aesthetics. Poor aesthetics could also mean using a typical font and then slightly modifying it, as this shows that the manufacturer does not seem to pay much effort in designing the set. Before we start a lesson, students are given time to explore the tub of math manipulatives for that day. I limit my suggestions as to what they should do with them, as I want to encourage creativity and mathematical thinking.

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During “free time” or math centers, I will put out a basket containing around 20, 50, or 100 small items depending and ask students to complete a task. The task could be “make groups and count to find out how many objects you have” or something that encourages thinking and problem-solving. I have tubs, baskets, and containers full of math manipulatives in our math area, as well as on our math supply shelf. It’s fun to use a different bin or tub to hold each manipulative. I suggest labeling each bin or container with a name and picture on it. I recommend taking photos of your students using each manipulative correctly and attaching that to the bin as an example to students. Note that Numerals intended as Transdecimal digits that can be turned over to resemble decimal digits fall in the transdecimal category.

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Three unidentified wooden numeral and letter sets (named Set W3, Set W4 and Set W5 here) have been obtained between 2020 and 2021. All colors are fixed. Class sevens are the most valuable and rare sets of the collection. Most are either handmade, discontinued or have a special meaning to me.

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One particular day, Emma surprised me by confidently counting to ten using the magnetic numbers. The sense of accomplishment in her eyes was priceless. The Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Numbers had provided her with the hands-on experience and visual cues she needed to grasp the concept of counting. Shape counters are fun to use in a math center for little learners. Encourage them to sort the shapes by color, size, type, and create different patterns with them. They are also great for teaching beginning addition and subtraction (i.e., I have five bears, and I take one bear away). Shape counters come in many fun shapes, such as bear counters, animal counters, bug counters, and transportation counters. Two unidentified wooden numeral sets (named Set W1 and W2) were obtained during Generation 1. All colors are fixed. Like many other sets, these numbers, letters and symbols come in six classic colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Quality of the numerals are good, however the digit "9" could not stand up despite the set's intention for every numeral to be able to stand up. However this may just be a molding issue.

Visible sprue marks are present on some of the pieces, which could be potentially harmful to children, as well as making the product aesthetically unpleasing. Another must-have manipulative is the two-color (red and yellow) counters. They have many uses and help little learners learn to count, make patterns, add, and subtract. They are an essential tool for teaching addition that I use frequently. Students use them for independent practice and help in solving addition and subtraction problems. I keep sets of 20 these colored counters in small containers students to use when needed. This set of ten frames with magnetic counters would be great for many number concepts. Math manipulatives are small objects that help with teaching math. They are useful tools for teachers and students. They provide a hands-on way in which to explore and learn. When children are using these materials in natural ways, they are learning differently than they are when they are only listening or watching a lesson. This tactile learning builds a more profound, personal understanding of math concepts. This set was assigned Class 2 in early 2021, due to it being a suspected spin-off and its poor quality. Class sixes are sill valuable and rare, but not in comparison to class 7 sets. It is also the highest class obtainable by an alphabet set.