Teachables Wooden Metre Ruler - Groove Guide

This wooden metre ruler is an essential classroom tool, ideal for both measuring and drawing. Marked in centimetres, it allows students to measure lengths and distances up to one metre with ease. The ruler features a unique groove running through the centre, designed to work in combination with 1cm cubes or Cuisenaire rods, creating a number track that is perfect for visualising number problems. When used alongside maths cubes, this metre ruler helps reinforce addition and subtraction skills in a practical and engaging way. Beyond its use in mathematics, this versatile ruler is also an excellent tool for technical drawing, geometry, engineering, printing, and construction, making it an invaluable resource for a variety of applications.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports visual learning by allowing students to create number tracks with cubes or rods.
• Enhances understanding of measurement concepts through real-world applications and hands-on activities.
• Promotes the development of fine motor skills through drawing straight lines and measuring accurately.
• Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking as students use the ruler to visualise and solve number problems.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the ruler with cubes or rods to create a number line for addition and subtraction exercises.
• Integrate the ruler into geometry lessons for drawing straight lines, angles, and constructing shapes.
• Have students use the ruler to measure and compare objects in the classroom, reinforcing measurement concepts.
• Incorporate the ruler into collaborative group activities where students measure objects and calculate distances together.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 5 years and up
• Measurements: 100cm (L) x 3cm (W) x 0.5cm (H)
• Material: Wood
• Features: Groove for use with 1cm cubes or Cuisenaire rods