SumBlox Original Building Blocks Educational Set

SumBlox Original Building Blocks Educational Set

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100 Blocks + 4 Lesson Books. 

A classroom set of SumBlox (100 blocks) plus 4 teaching manuals (Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication, Fractions, Adding Fractions; 50+ pages each with illustrations).

What blocks are included?

  • One x 30
  • Two x 12
  • Three x 8
  • Four x 8
  • Five x 8
  • Six x 8
  • Seven x 8
  • Eight x 8
  • Nine x 8
  • Ten x 2

For what age are SumBlox best suited?

SumBlox are great for children and adults of all ages but are best suited, academically, for children ages 2-12.

What mathematical concepts can SumBlox teach?

Students can learn a wealth of information through play and hands-on exploration. These topics include:

Number Sense

  •       Number recognition
  •       One-to-one correspondence
  •       Compare numbers
  •       Subitizing
  •       Counting
  •       Cardinality
  •       Number sequence
  •       Hierarchical Inclusion
  •       Understanding our base-ten system
  •       Place value
  •       Measuring Lengths
  •       Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  •       Understand Equivalence
  •       Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common
  •       Algebraic Thinking
  •       Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight
  •       Classify objects into given categories

Addition / Subtraction

  •       Solve Addition and Subtraction word problems using objects
  •       Compose and decompose numbers
  •       Find missing addends
  •       Skip counting

Multiplication / Division

  •       Define multiplication; emphasis on multiples
  •       Find factors of whole numbers and use commutative property of multiplication
  •       Classify whole numbers (greater than one) as prime or composite
  •       Draw conclusions about the factors of a whole number
  •       Use associative property of multiplication
  •       Use distributive property of multiplication

Fractions / Adding Fractions

  •       Define denominator of fractions
  •       Define numerator of fractions within halves, fourths, and eights
  •       Find equivalent fractions within thirds, sixths, ninths, and twelfths
  •       Compare two fractions using inequality symbols
  •       Compare and order three fractions using compound inequalities
  •       Find the value of a fraction of a whole number
  •       Find the fraction, or part, a given value is of a whole value
  •       Add two fractions with the same denominator to get a sum up to one whole and fully decompose a given fraction
  •       Add two fraction addends with the same denominator to get a sum greater than one whole
  •       Add multiple fraction addends to find sums greater than one whole and represent sums in improper form and mixed numbers
  •       Add two fraction addends with different denominators (only having to scale one of the addends)
  •       Add three fraction addends with different denominators (only having to scale two of the addends)
  •       Add two fractions addends with different denominators (having to scale all addends to find a common denominator)

Dimensions: Varies per number

Main Material: Wood

Age Suitability: 3 years +

Age Recommendation:

  • 3 years +
  • 4 years +
  • 5 years +
  • 6 years +
  • 7 years +
  • 8 years +
  • 9 years +
  • 10 years +
  • 12 years +

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What blocks are included?

  • One x 30
  • Two x 12
  • Three x 8
  • Four x 8
  • Five x 8
  • Six x 8
  • Seven x 8
  • Eight x 8
  • Nine x 8
  • Ten x 2

For what age are SumBlox best suited?

SumBlox are great for children and adults of all ages but are best suited, academically, for children ages 2-12.

What mathematical concepts can SumBlox teach?

Students can learn a wealth of information through play and hands-on exploration. These topics include:

Number Sense

  •       Number recognition
  •       One-to-one correspondence
  •       Compare numbers
  •       Subitizing
  •       Counting
  •       Cardinality
  •       Number sequence
  •       Hierarchical Inclusion
  •       Understanding our base-ten system
  •       Place value
  •       Measuring Lengths
  •       Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  •       Understand Equivalence
  •       Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common
  •       Algebraic Thinking
  •       Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight
  •       Classify objects into given categories

Addition / Subtraction

  •       Solve Addition and Subtraction word problems using objects
  •       Compose and decompose numbers
  •       Find missing addends
  •       Skip counting

Multiplication / Division

  •       Define multiplication; emphasis on multiples
  •       Find factors of whole numbers and use commutative property of multiplication
  •       Classify whole numbers (greater than one) as prime or composite
  •       Draw conclusions about the factors of a whole number
  •       Use associative property of multiplication
  •       Use distributive property of multiplication

Fractions / Adding Fractions

  •       Define denominator of fractions
  •       Define numerator of fractions within halves, fourths, and eights
  •       Find equivalent fractions within thirds, sixths, ninths, and twelfths
  •       Compare two fractions using inequality symbols
  •       Compare and order three fractions using compound inequalities
  •       Find the value of a fraction of a whole number
  •       Find the fraction, or part, a given value is of a whole value
  •       Add two fractions with the same denominator to get a sum up to one whole and fully decompose a given fraction
  •       Add two fraction addends with the same denominator to get a sum greater than one whole
  •       Add multiple fraction addends to find sums greater than one whole and represent sums in improper form and mixed numbers
  •       Add two fraction addends with different denominators (only having to scale one of the addends)
  •       Add three fraction addends with different denominators (only having to scale two of the addends)
  •       Add two fractions addends with different denominators (having to scale all addends to find a common denominator)

Innovative Maths Blocks

SumBlox are an innovative way to develop maths skills. Learning to count, add, subtract, multiply and much more is as simple as stacking building blocks. SumBlox are solid wood stacking number blocks designed to improve numeracy and make learning more accessible, more fun, and more exciting. They encourage both hand-eye coordination and improve motor skills. Smaller sets of SumBlox will introduce individual children to learning with SumBlox and larger sets allow exploration of more complex concepts, and further cooperation with other learners. There is endless potential to learn with building blocks, and the freedom to create something beautiful is confined only to your imagination!

Testimonials

This is one of the best products I have ever seen to help young children learn about numbers and basic arithmetic

Professor Keith Devlin (Stanford Mathematician, Author & NPR 'Math guy')

SumBlox are engaging and entertaining, children can learn through play, either on their own or with other children. Teachers can use them in their classrooms to teach basic math skills. In essence, SumBlox is a creative learning tool that enables children to play and do the work of childhood.

Dr. Jean Lau Chin (Ed. D, School Psychology, Adelphi University Professor)

These beautiful wooden numbers are open-ended and allow children to self-direct their learning. These numbers bring math exploration to life. My youngest, middle and oldest child all use them productively and in their own unique way.

Lizzie Assa, MsEd (@theworkspaceforchildren)

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