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Nienhuis MontessoriAMI Approved6-⁠12 years according to the maker

Decimal Fraction Exercise

€124.90incl. VAT, free delivery

  • In Stock. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
  • 30 days to return
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The original

Why it costs €124.90

Behind the price of the original are things you can check yourself.

AMI approval

The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.

A verifiable original

The EAN 8719924007393 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.

What the child does

Decimal Fraction Exercise in a child's hands

Decimal Fraction Exercise is the companion set to the Decimal Fraction Board, giving a child aged 6 to 12 hands on material for decimal operations by pairing decimal quantity with its written symbol. The wooden box holds color coded cubes representing hierarchical values, alongside a complete set of decimal number cards, so quantity and notation are always built and read together. This AMI aligned Nienhuis mathematics material, made from beechwood and plastic, deepens the decimal work a child begins with the board elsewhere in the Faborino shelf.

Decimal Place Value Understanding

Children physically manipulate cubes to build concrete understanding of tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and ten-⁠thousandths

Abstract Thinking Development

Bridges the gap between concrete materials and abstract decimal notation through systematic color-coding

Mathematical Precision

Encourages exact work with decimal fractions, building foundation for advanced mathematical operations

Visual Discrimination

Color-coded system develops ability to distinguish and categorize different decimal place values

Activity Guide

How to present it

3 tips for parents
  • Practice reading prices at stores as decimals to reinforce place value understanding
  • Use digital scales at home to explore decimal weights with familiar objects
  • Avoid rushing to paper-based decimal work if the child still needs concrete practice
Size and material

What it is made of

Material
Beech, birch plywood, PVC
Why buy here

What you get at Faborino

  • Free delivery€124.90 is the final price incl. VAT, with no delivery charge. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
  • 30 days to return, and we pay for the returnInstead of the statutory 14 days, you have 30 days to try it at home.
  • Advice before and after you buyQuestions about age, space or assembly? A person answers, personally. Write to us
  • Invoices for companies tooWe also invoice companies, nurseries and kindergartens.
In short

Decimal Fraction Exercise for your child

  • Recommended Age: 6-⁠12 years
  • Material: Beech, birch plywood, PVC
  • Free delivery, delivery in 5 to 9 working days
  • 30 days to return

€124.90incl. VAT, free delivery

Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.

Inv. no. NIE-013901

Maker
Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
Approval
AMI
Material
Beech, birch plywood, PVC
EAN
8719924007393
Why it is in our selection
Norbert Kovalčín

If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.

Norbert Kovalčín, founder of Faborino · write to him

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Details
What's in the Box
  • Wooden box: With colour-coded cubes representing hierarchical values
  • Decimal number cards: Complete set from 1 to 0.00009
Size and material
MaterialBeech, birch plywood, PVC
Recommended Age6-⁠12 years
Care

Wipe wooden box with dry cloth; clean plastic parts with damp cloth

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are included in the Decimal Fraction Exercise?

The set includes a wooden box with colour-coded cubes representing hierarchical values and a complete set of decimal number cards from 1 to 0.00009. The colour coding helps children visually distinguish between the different values.

How does this material help children understand decimal fractions?

Children physically manipulate the color-coded cubes to build decimal quantities, creating a concrete representation of abstract decimal concepts. By matching the cube arrangements with notation cards, they develop a deep understanding of place value in decimals and how each position represents a fraction of the whole.

What is the recommended age range and why is it so broad?

The material is designed for ages 6-⁠12 because it grows with the child's mathematical development. Younger children begin with simple decimal concepts like tenths, while older children explore complex operations with thousandths and ten-⁠thousandths. The concrete manipulatives support learners at all levels within this range.

How does this material prepare children for advanced decimal work?

By providing hands-⁠on experience with decimal place values, children develop a strong conceptual foundation for decimal operations, conversions between fractions and decimals, and percentage calculations. The visual and tactile experience creates lasting mental models that support abstract mathematical thinking in upper elementary and beyond.

What makes this Montessori material different from traditional decimal teaching tools?

Unlike traditional methods that rely on memorization, this material allows children to discover decimal relationships through manipulation and observation. The systematic colour-coding enables self-⁠directed learning and error correction, following key Montessori principles of concrete-⁠to-⁠abstract progression.

Product safety

Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands