Montessori Metal Fractions

Introduce the Child to the concept of fractions using the Metal Fractions. This activity teaches:

• the correct terminology
• concept of equivalence
• arithmetic functions
• measurements of angles
• conversion to decimals.

You need a three-period lesson to complete the work.  After the Child is comfortable with:

• the sensorial,
• naming convention and
• understanding the concept of equivalence.

The teacher begins the more complex next steps;  arithmetic functions, angles and decimals.