concrete to abstract learning

Montessori fraction learning materials, including red fraction circles and labeled fraction pieces, arranged in wooden trays on a rug with a child nearby.
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Montessori Fraction Circles – A Hands-On Approach to Learning Fractions

What Are Montessori Fraction Circles? Montessori fraction circles are a brilliant hands-on tool designed to help children grasp the concept of fractions in a concrete way before moving to abstract mathematical operations. These materials consist of a set of red circles, each divided into fractional parts—halves, thirds, quarters, and so on. The segments are designed…