Learning Resources Cuisenaire® Rods Introductory Plastic Set 3 years+ for mathematics class

Learning Resources Cuisenaire® Rods offer students visual confirmation of their practical investigations into mathematical concepts, from addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and fractions. The introductory set brings a collection of rectangular bars in ten lengths and ten colors, with each color corresponding to a different length, making manipulation the starting point for understanding numbers.

The method of working is simple and flexible: they allow you to assign a value to one bar and then determine the values of the other nine bars using the relationships between them. For example, when the white bar is assigned the value of 1, the orange bar, which is ten times longer, has a value of 10; if the white bar is assigned the value of 2, the orange bar becomes 20; and if the orange bar is assigned the value of 1, the white bar is 1/10. This game of values transforms an abstract concept into a concrete experience.

The rods help students explore whole numbers, fractions, measurement, ratio, area, perimeter, symmetry, congruence, 3D geometry, patterns, and functions. Made of plastic, they are designed for repeated use in the classroom and at home, where the same pieces can illustrate dozens of different activities throughout a school year.

The set includes 22 white rods, 12 red rods, 10 light green rods, 6 purple rods, 4 yellow rods, 4 dark green rods, 4 black rods, 4 brown rods, 4 blue rods, and 4 orange rods, along with an activity guide. The smallest piece is the 1 cm white cube, the largest is the 10 cm orange rod, and the packaging measures 28.4 x 20.1 x 5.1 cm. The recommended age is 3 years +.

Features:

• they are a collection of rectangular bars in 10 lengths and 10 colors, with each color corresponding to a different length
• they allow you to assign a value to a bar, and then determine the values of the other 9 bars using the relationships between the bars. For example, when the white bar is assigned the value of 1, the orange bar, which is ten times longer, has a value of 10; if the white bar is assigned the value of 2, the orange bar is 20; if the orange bar is 1, the white bar is 1/10.
• they help students explore whole numbers, fractions, measurement, ratio, area, perimeter, symmetry, congruence, 3D geometry, patterns, and functions.
• made of plastic

The set includes:

• 22 white rods
• 12 red rods
• 10 light green rods
• 6 purple rods
• 4 yellow rods
• 4 dark green rods
• 4 black rods
• 4 brown rods
• 4 blue rods
• 4 orange rods
• activity guide

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can the rods be used? The recommended age is 3 years +.

What material are the rods made of? They are made of plastic, suitable for repeated use in the classroom.

How many pieces does the set contain? The set includes 22 white, 12 red, 10 light green, 6 purple, 4 yellow, 4 dark green, 4 black, 4 brown, 4 blue, and 4 orange, plus an activity guide.

What mathematical concepts can be explored? Whole numbers, fractions, measurement, ratio, area, perimeter, symmetry, congruence, 3D geometry, patterns, and functions.