Control Chart: Hundred Board
For hands-on mathematics, this laminated control chart serves as an essential reference tool for the Hundred Board material, displaying numbers 1-100 in a clear 10x10 grid format. Children use this chart to self-check their work when arranging number tiles on the Hundred Board, supporting independent learning and pattern recognition. The durable laminated surface ensures long-lasting classroom use while helping children visualize number sequences and develop their understanding of the decimal system.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Control Chart for the Hundred Board embodies the Montessori principle of control of error through its laminated 10x10 grid displaying numbers 1-100.
- Independent error correction through visual comparison
- Recognition of number patterns in groups of ten
- Understanding of decimal system structure
- Development of one-to-one correspondence to 100
Read More
This reference tool allows children to verify their own work independently, eliminating the need for adult correction. The chart's visual organization in rows of ten reveals the structure of our decimal system, while its placement alongside the Hundred Board creates a complete self-correcting system. When children arrange physical number tiles and compare them to this control chart, they engage in concrete manipulation followed by abstract verification. The laminated surface withstands repeated handling as children trace numbers with their fingers, building muscle memory alongside numerical understanding. This control chart transforms number learning from memorization into discovery, as children identify patterns, skip count, and explore mathematical relationships through visual comparison.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the control chart on a table next to the Hundred Board. Ensure good lighting for easy number visibility. Have the board's number tiles ready in a basket.
- 1
Invite the child to arrange number tiles 1-10 on the Hundred Board
Let them work at their own pace without correcting - 2
Show how to check their work by comparing to the control chart
Point to each number on both the board and chart - 3
Continue with subsequent rows, checking after each completion
Encourage self-discovery of errors rather than pointing them out - 4
Once comfortable, challenge them to find specific numbers using the chart
Ask 'Can you find where 47 belongs?' to build number sense
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
Brands used by
schools worldwide
European brands
AMI
Endorsed
Related Materials
