Recording with the Small Number Rods

When we record with the Small Number Rods we usually use the Series sum cards. There are three main series sum cards we use in the classroom, they are:

Series one sum card

The Series one sum card has random sums on it, it has a red square for the answer to be written inside, and this sum card has a sum on every second line. The answers are on the back of the card usually written in a red block.

Series two sum card

The series two sum card has a few differences from the series one sum card, as this card has no red square for the answer to be written inside. The sums on this card are more difficult, these cards may have two blocks for the answers to be written inside, as the answers may result in teens or tens.

Series three sum card

The series three sum card differs from the first and second cards. This sum card has a sum on every line, however, this sum card has no red square for the answers to be written inside, just like the series two sum card. These sums are more difficult and may have two blocks for the answer to be written inside, as the answers may result in teens or tens, just like the series two sum card.

Recording with the Small Number Rods

In this activity the child will learn a different way to add numbers, this time using the Montessori Small Number Rods and either the series one, two, or three sum cards. This is a wonderful way to let the child get further practice with addition, to reinforce the concept of addition and the addition and equal sign, as well as to show the child the order and sequence of how a sum is written.