Montessori Math Method

In this video, it is shown how children should be able to count with the presence of material used. Children can see and learn better if the things they learn are tangible. This is parallel with what Piaget has said that children learn best according to their stages. In the pre-operational stage, they need to deal with concrete objects to learn. Thus, it is worth for teachers to consider instigating such materials as number representation in classroom. There are many items that can become representations such as seashells, counters, marbles, etc.





Next, in this video we are introduced with checkered board, a board that helps children to do multiplications of big numbers. Even me myself are impressed of how the material is used to multiply 6425 x 3 in very simple way. Indeed, it takes time but it is effective in the way it can help the children learn Mathematics. However, it is obvious that the students need to master number sense awareness to be able to use this checkered board.






This video tells us how to use objects around us to get our children learn Mathematics. This suits for parents who want to teach pre-number among their children. In fact, teachers can ask their students to bring materials from home in learning Mathematics.


It is interesting to view these videos of Montessori Mathematics Method. Teacher should consider this method to be part of their resources in teaching and learning. After all, teaching Mathematics require teachers to enrich themselves not only with knowledge and skills but also brilliant ideas and suitable materials.