Compass 325 - Self Centering

The Compass 325 - Self Centering is a bright, sturdy, and safe geometry tool designed specifically for classroom use. Made from durable plastic and featuring a non-needle safety point, this compass is ideal for young learners beginning their exploration of circles, angles, and arcs. The standout feature is its innovative self-centring mechanism, which ensures greater accuracy and ease of use, especially for students developing fine motor skills. The compass is supplied in assorted colours, adding an element of fun and personalisation to geometry lessons. This resource is suitable for students aged 8 years and older, and is an excellent addition to any school maths kit or individual stationery set.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces students to geometric drawing and compass-based measurements in a safe manner.
• Promotes spatial reasoning and precision through hands-on construction of shapes and angles.
• Develops fine motor skills and coordination in young learners.
• Supports curriculum-aligned lessons on geometry, symmetry, and measurement.

Classroom Ideas:

• Challenge students to draw circles of different radii and label the centre, radius, and circumference.
• Use the compass to explore rotational symmetry and create geometric art designs.
• Pair with rulers and protractors to reinforce angle measurement and construction skills.
• Introduce concepts of scale by having students replicate smaller circles into larger proportional diagrams.

Information:

• Ages: 8+ years
• Measurements: Standard classroom size; colours supplied may vary