Cults
Extensible Arithmetic Spinner, Math Spinner, Math Wand, Snap Spinner
by Cults
Last crawled date: 7 years, 3 months ago
Arithmetic Spinner, Math Spinner, Math Wand, Snap Spinner, Extensible
The math spinner does not teach. However, it might motivate children to think about mathematics and ask questions such as “What does that mod thing do?” or “Is it okay if I say 5 + 3 > -20?” It could be used as a random problem poser.
Children like problems that are tangible. Using snapping structures, I have figured out a way to make an extensible arithmetic spinner or math wand. There are four types of rings, each of which is 25mm in diameters and 10mm wide:
Digits (0-9),
Arithmetic operators( +, -, ×, ÷, mod). Modular arithmetic is an important idea. It simply means keeping the remainder. For example, 15 mod 7 = 1 .
Relational operators (=, ≠, , ≥)
Signs (+, -, blank/unsigned)
Cap 1, optional.
Cap 2, optional.
One can print multiple sets, mix and match, and create very long number sentences such as ### × ## = ##### or ## × # + # = ###. The end caps are optional.
Please be very careful not to hurt fingers when snapping rings together. Gloves are recommended. To remove a ring after assembly, please use a flat-end screw driver and slowly pry it off. Have fun and help kids do some math!
The math spinner does not teach. However, it might motivate children to think about mathematics and ask questions such as “What does that mod thing do?” or “Is it okay if I say 5 + 3 > -20?” It could be used as a random problem poser.
Children like problems that are tangible. Using snapping structures, I have figured out a way to make an extensible arithmetic spinner or math wand. There are four types of rings, each of which is 25mm in diameters and 10mm wide:
Digits (0-9),
Arithmetic operators( +, -, ×, ÷, mod). Modular arithmetic is an important idea. It simply means keeping the remainder. For example, 15 mod 7 = 1 .
Relational operators (=, ≠, , ≥)
Signs (+, -, blank/unsigned)
Cap 1, optional.
Cap 2, optional.
One can print multiple sets, mix and match, and create very long number sentences such as ### × ## = ##### or ## × # + # = ###. The end caps are optional.
Please be very careful not to hurt fingers when snapping rings together. Gloves are recommended. To remove a ring after assembly, please use a flat-end screw driver and slowly pry it off. Have fun and help kids do some math!