The Montessori approach to mathematics is a logical, clear, and
effective one. The Pre-school child works on developing their skills
in numbers, symbols, sequences, place-value, arithmetic, operations,
etc… through the use of concrete materials at first, then through
memorization of the basic math facts. Rods, spindles, cards, beads,
and cubes are just some of the tools used to symbolize the different
math concepts.
When using these such tools to perform the different math operations
by themselves, the child experiences the thrill of discovery. The
Montessori mathematics materials, allow pre-school children to begin
their mathematical journey from concrete to abstract through
manipulation, experimentation, and invention.
The Montessori approach to mathematics is a logical, clear, and
effective one. The Pre-school child works on developing their skills
in numbers, symbols, sequences, place-value, arithmetic, operations,
etc… through the use of concrete materials at first, then through
memorization of the basic math facts. Rods, spindles, cards, beads,
and cubes are just some of the tools used to symbolize the different
math concepts. 