Subtraction with Short Bead Stair
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Subtraction with Short Bead Stair
Age
3-6
Materials
- One Short Bead Stair.
- Sets of Subtraction Cards.
Preparation
Presentation
- Directress invites the child to build a triangle with the Short Bead Stair.
- Directress gives the child a work card and assists her to work through the questions on the work cards, for e.g. 9 - 5.
- The child takes a 9 Short Bead Stair. Cove 5 Bead at the right end of the bar, leaving 5 uncovered. These uncovered bead are then counted.
- Directress then shows the child how to record the answer on the answer square.
Control Of Error
- The Red Boxes control the place the child puts the answer.
- The Short Bead Stair controls the minuend. (The amount to start with)
Points Of Interest
Purpose
- Supplement the subtraction activity introduced with the Number Rods and to give the child further practice.
Variation
Handouts/Attachment