Cut-Out Labeled Fraction Circles
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-018500
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Fraction Pieces
- Painted wood
- Storage Box
- Natural wood with compartments
- EAN
- 8719924009793
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924009793 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Cut-Out Labeled Fraction Circles in a child's hands
An essential classroom resource, this Montessori fraction material features precisely cut circular pieces that demonstrate fractional relationships from whole to twelfths, with clear numerical labels on each segment. The organized wooden storage box with individual compartments supports independent learning, empowering children to explore equivalencies, comparisons, and operations with fractions through hands-on manipulation of the color-coded pieces.
Fraction Concept Formation
Physically manipulating labeled pieces helps children internalize abstract fraction concepts through concrete experience.
Mathematical Reasoning
Comparing and combining different fraction pieces develops understanding of equivalency and relationships between fractions.
Visual-Spatial Skills
Arranging pieces to form complete circles strengthens spatial reasoning and part-whole relationships.
How to present it
Place the wooden storage box on a work mat. Remove circles starting with the whole circle, then halves, thirds, and so on. Arrange each complete circle separately on the mat.
- 1Introduce nomenclature by showing the whole circle, then demonstrate how two halves make one whole
- 2Compare same quantities with different denominators (e.g., 1/2 and 2/4)
- 3Create fraction addition problems using pieces from different circles
- 4Build fraction walls by arranging all pieces from largest to smallest
3 tips for parents
- Practice fraction language during cooking by referencing the circles when measuring ingredients
- Play fraction games where family members take turns creating equivalent fractions
- Connect the fraction circles to everyday situations like sharing pizza or dividing objects equally
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What's in the Box
- Wooden storage box: With labeled compartments
- Complete fraction circles: Approx. 51 pieces total
- Fraction sets: 1 whole through 1/12
Size and material
| Packaging | 32 × 32 × 6 cm |
| Fraction Pieces | Painted wood |
| Storage Box | Natural wood with compartments |
| Recommended Age | 6-12 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What fractions are included in this set?
The set includes fraction circles divided from 1 whole through 1/12, covering halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths, ninths, tenths, elevenths, and twelfths. Each piece is clearly labeled with its numerical fraction value.
How does this material help children understand equivalent fractions?
Children can physically overlay and compare different fraction pieces to discover equivalencies. For example, they can see that two 1/4 pieces equal one 1/2 piece, or that three 1/6 pieces equal one 1/2 piece, making abstract concepts concrete through hands-on exploration.
What is the recommended age range and why?
This material is designed for ages 6-12, aligning with when children typically begin formal fraction work in Montessori elementary. The concrete manipulation supports the transition from whole number understanding to fractional concepts, with complexity that grows with the child's development.
How are the pieces stored and organized?
The fraction circles come in a wooden storage box with individual compartments for each fraction set. Each compartment is designed to hold all pieces of a specific fraction, promoting organization skills and making it easy for children to maintain the material independently.
What types of fraction activities can children do with this material?
Children can explore fraction identification, comparison of sizes, finding equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, and creating fraction equations. The material also supports work with improper fractions and mixed numbers through piece combinations.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Cut-Out Labeled Fraction Circles