Education and demonstration – Mathematics – Arithmetic
Patent
1997-09-25
1999-11-09
Ricci, John A.
Education and demonstration
Mathematics
Arithmetic
434205, 434208, G09B 1902, G09B 2302
Patent
active
059802588
ABSTRACT:
A mathematical teaching apparatus comprising block elements that fit inside a block element container. The block element container will not close until the proper number of block elements are inserted. For teaching counting and addition concepts for a number base, such as base ten, a user will quickly grasp the concepts of grouping an arbitrary number of block elements into units, such as ones, tens and hundreds. A container for holding block element containers is also provided. The block elements and containers have the same shape, and maintain a proportional ratio with each other. All block elements and containers are counted and grouped using a counting devices which provide an indication of the number of units of each type present. The counting devices also signal when ten block elements or ten block element containers are inserted, signaling to a user that the block elements or containers should be inserted into a next-larger size container. A method of teaching using the mathematical apparatus is also presented. The mathematical teaching apparatus allows children to learn the concepts of number magnitude, addition and subtraction, including carrying and borrowing. A computer program implementing these ideas can also be used to present the mathematical concepts.
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Neuner George W.
Ricci John A.
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