Number Expanders - Place Value Strips, Set of 8

The Set of 8 Number Expanders is an innovative learning tool that visually demonstrates the concept of place value, allowing students to explore numbers from 0 to 9999. These number lines expand to reveal the names of thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones, but can also be folded to display only numerals or partial sections, providing flexible teaching options. Embedded magnets enhance the folding mechanism, and the write-on wipe-off surface invites hands-on investigation with dry erase markers. The permanently printed place value names correspond in colour with other place value resources, supporting consistent visual learning and enabling children to rename numbers easily - a crucial skill for solving addition and subtraction problems.

Educational Benefits:

• Clarifies the concept of place value through visual and tactile means.
• Supports flexible understanding by allowing partial or full number displays.
• Encourages experimentation with number naming and formation.
• Reinforces consistency by matching colour codes with other place value resources.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use with dry erase markers for students to write and rewrite numbers.
• Demonstrate addition and subtraction by folding to show relevant place values.
• Integrate with base ten sets for hands-on place value exploration.
• Incorporate into group activities to compare different number representations.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for primary students learning place value
• Dimensions: Each expander measures 36 cm x 5.5 cm
• Set includes 8 number expanders