Math Kits
Owned by the UMD Library with Abstract
Kit Number
Title
Year
500
Base ten [realia]
Teaches base ten mathematics and the decimal system. For elementary grades. Blocks marked KIT 232. 1 block of 1000 squares, 6 blocks of 100 squares, 15 blocks of 10 squares, 50 1 square blocks.
1960 501
Fraction bars [kit]
Parts marked KIT 429. Gr. 3-4. 1 kit: 4 introductory card sets, 6 card sets; 2, 5, 30 game mats; 2 spinners; 6 fraction bars sets (67 bars each); 500 game markers.
1973? 502
Maths mini-lab. [Kit] / teacher’s guide by Donald Cohen.
Number and algebra -- Measurement -- Geometry -- Logic -- Statistics. Teaches basic mathematical concepts. For elementary grades.
1972, 1971 503
Multilinks: Metric interlocking 2 cm. cubes. [Kit].
Shows relationships in metric cubic measurement. For preschool instruction.
N.D. 504
505
Cuisenaire rods [kit]
Gives ground rules for use of the rods to explain mathematical concepts. For elementary grades. 281 rods in various colors
197? 506
Color tiles [realia]
Contains approximately 100 each red, blue, green and yellow tiles. ca. 400 tiles : plastic, col. ; 1 in x 1 in., in box 25 x 32 x 6 cm.
197? 507
Geo blocks. [Kit]
Geo Blocks are a set of hardwood blocks in a range of shapes and sizes designed to stimulate interest in linear, surface areas, and volume relationships. Grades K-6
N.D. 508
Problem cards for Geo Blocks [game] / Elementary Science Study.
Activity cards for Geo blocks. 106 cards : col. ; 28x22 cm.
1969 509
Metric geo-blocks [realia]
Can be used in teaching the metric system and mathematics. For elementary grades. 190 wooden blocks in various shapes and sizes, teacher’s guide.
1960/1970 510
Adsubmuldi [game] / Robert L. Gang.
Teaches basic mathematical skills. For elementary grades. For elementary grades. 1 checkerboard, 60 checkers, 60 number circles, 1 teachers’ guide.
1978 511
Adsubmuldi fractions [game] / Robert L. Gang.
Teaches basic fractions in mathematics. For elementary grades. 1 checkerboard, 60 checkers, 60 fraction circles, 1 teachers’ guide
1978 512
Pattern blocks games [school pack] [game]
Set 1. Beginners (gr. K-3) -- Set 2. Geometry (gr. 3-6) -- Set 3. Fractions (gr. 4-6) -- Set 4. Logic/problem solving (gr. 3-6). Various pieces (game cards, player’s cards, grid cards, spinners), in container.
1982 513
514
Cuisenaire roddles [game: sixteen problem-solving games and puzzles
Designed to tax visual problem solving skills. Intended audience: ages 10 to adult. 17 games (76 Cuisenaire rods, 17 game boards) : col. ; in box, 31 x 23 x 6 cm. + 1 guide.
1981 515
Logical blocks [kit]
For preschool education. 46 plastic blocks
19-- 516
517
ASCOBLOC : logic blocks, attribute blocks. [Game]
Solid plastic blocks used to aid in teaching modern mathematics to primary grade students. 115 colored plastic pieces
1970 518
ASCOBLOC 2 [game]
Solid plastic blocks used to aid in teaching modern mathematics to primary grade students. 96 pieces in container (32x39x9 cm.)
1979 519
Pattern blocks [kit] / Elementary Science Study.
Consists of a variety of pieces which can be used in learning about shapes and geometry. Includes trapezoids, triangles, diamonds, squares, and hexagons. For preschool education.
196? 520
Rodney Rod [kit]
Game teaches math concepts. Additional requirement: 1 set of Cuisenaire rods. 60 playing cards, 2 playing boards, 1 card of instructions in container.
1997 521
Multilink cubes [kit]
Presents pupils in kindergarten through grade 6 with concepts of one-to-one correspondence, conservation of number, cardinal and ordinal values, fractions, area, volume, symmetry, graphical representations and sampling. Pupils may be asked to sort, count, add, subtract, group, use Venn diagrams, determine volume and reproduce geometric patterns.
1974? 522
Blocks in a box [kit] : overhead activities for numeration, counting and addition
Provides activities to teach mathematics in the early grades. 20 wooden blocks (1 cm. x 1 cm. x 1 cm.), 2 wooden dowels, 1 plastic box with cover, 1 overhead, workbook, guide ; in box.
1982 523
Poleidoblocs [realia]
Designed to teach mathematics to children. For preschool and primary education. 2 teaching guides, 1 pattern sheet, 53 blocks in various shapes and sizes.
1962 524
Place value cubes [kit]
Manipulative cubes for exploratory and reinforcement activities on place value. 24 plastic cubes, 1 shaker cup, [18] activity cards and 1 teacher card in envelope ; in box.
1975 525
Geoboard [kit]
Materials can be used to demonstrate abstract mathematical concepts through concrete learning experiences. For grades 4 through 9. 1 geoboard, 40 geocards, 1 manual (card) ; in container.
1972 526
Geo strips [kit]
Helps students learn angles and basic geometric shapes. 69 plastic strips, 144 clips, 1 protractor in container, 13 activity cards ; in container.
196? 527
Chinese abacus [realia]
Abacus has 11 wooden pegs with 5 wooden beads on the lower section which is separate from the upper section which has two beads on each peg. 1 abacus : wood and plastic ; 17 x 9 x 2 cm.
197- 528
Attribute games and problems [kit]
Provides a method through which students develop an understanding of the classification process, investigate set theory, and explore concepts of logic. 32 A-blocks, 60 color cubes, 5 nylon loops, 15 people pieces, and 25 tagboard label cards in boxes in container.
197? 529
Attribute logic blocks [kit]
60 plastic pieces shaped like cars, trucks, sailboats, train engines, planes, etc. in container. For elementary education. "The activities in this booklet are selected from ’Early Learning and Thinking in Mathematics’. "
1972 530
Pattern blocks task cards / by Gail Robinette and Carol Stringer.
"Fun cards for pattern blocks." 24 task cards : col. ill. ; 22 x 28 cm. + 23 record sheets in container.
1974 531
Attaining excellence [kit] : a TIMSS resource kit
Guide to the kit (1 text) -- Education module, including "Introduction to TIMSS" (4 texts, 1 video) -- Achievement module (3 texts) -- Teaching module (3 texts, 1 video) -- Curricula module (1 text). 1 kit (12 booklets, 2 videocassettes) : ill. ; in box (26 x 31 x 23 cm.)
1998 532
533
Introducing geoboards [game] / John Trivett.
60 activity cards : col. ill. ; 16 x 23 cm.
1983 534
[Abacus] [realia]
Abacus has 11 wooden pegs with 4 wooden beads on the lower section which is separate from the upper section which has one bead on each peg. 1 abacus : wood and plastic.
197- 535
Multilink number activity cards (kit) / devised and written by R. J. Stone
58 activity cards, 11 teacher cards : col. ; in container. Number concept
1978 536
Colored inch cubes. [Realia].
To teach older children how views of surfaces change with movement and how three dimensions are represented on a flat surface. For primary grades. To be used with KITs 361 and 364.
1972 537
Colored inch cubes in perspective [kit]
To teach older children how views of surfaces change with movement and how three-dimensions are represented on a flat surface. For primary grades. 24 colored design cards, instruction sheet, in container.
1968 538
Colored inch cube designs [kit]
To teach older children how views of surfaces change with movement and how three dimensions are represented on a flat surface. For primary grades. To be used with KITs 361 and 364.
1972 539
Techniques of problem solving [kit]
"There are eight TOPS Problem Decks, one deck each for students in grades 3 through 9, and a secondary deck. Each problem deck consists of 200 problem cards. The problem cards provide opportunities for students to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies while applying previously acquired mathematical skills & concepts." - Intro. TOPS problem deck.--Problem Deck A, 3rd grade curriculum.--Problem Deck AA, 7th grade curriculum.--Problem Deck AAA, secondary deck.--Problem Deck B, 4th grade curriculum.--Problem Deck BB, 8th grade curriculum.--Problem Deck C, 5th grade curriculum.--Problem Deck CC, 9th grade curriculum.--Problem Deck D, 6th grade curriculum. Part 1 contains TOPS problem deck and decks A, AA, and AAA. Part 2 contains decks B, C, CC and D. 9 boxes (1600 cards) : col. ; 23 x 7 x 16 cm. + 9 teachers’ guides. Intended audience : Grade 2.
1980 540
Unifix cubes [realia]
For preschool education. 500 colored plastic cubes, and teacher’s manual, in box.
1974 541
Projects for the math lab [kit] : set 1 / Shirley S. Price.
Sections correspond to topics in elementary texts and include: Linear measurement--Area, Perimeter, Circumference--Volume--Weight--Geometry--Maps--Graphs--Probability--Estimating--Math art. For elementary education. Set 1: Intermediate level.
1974
542
Non-routine problems to acquire mathematical power [game] / Ruth Hadley.
Problems and puzzles to encourage problem solving in students. For elementary grades. 28 cards : b&w ; 22 x 14 cm.
1987 543
Arithmablocks [kit] : pre-school kit.
Introduces fundamental concepts in arithmetic through manipulation. Covers only numbers 1-5. For pre-school children. 6 blocks, 6 pegs.
1973 544
Georule. [Realia]
Students learn to identify and construct geometric shapes, discriminate between open and closed figures, and identify direction, lines, and angles. 1 six-foot folding rule.
197- 545
[Cuisenaire] [kit]
For elementary grades. Various pieces in container.
1977? 546
Small abacus and arithmetic [realia]
A device used to teach arithmetic computation. For elementary and special education. 1 abacus : wood and metal, col. ; 23 x 12 cm. + 1 teacher’s guide.
1973 547
Metric involvement kit [kit]
Teaches use and application of the metric system. For elementary grades. various pieces in container, 1 book of transparencies.
1975 548
Projects in metric measurement / by Shirley K. Price and Merle E. Price.
Projects dealing with area, volume, length, mass, and temperature teach the metric system. For elementary education. Intermediate level: set 1.
1974 549
Active interest mathematics : part A 1. [Kit] / Kenneth G. Milton, Trevor J. Leo.
68 duplicating masters, 173 cards, and teacher’s guide.
1975 550
Block set [realia]
Preschool, for promoting creative play.
1960? 551
Methods of teaching elementary school mathematics [kit] : a multimedia program
For pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, and teachers in graduate training, to enhance the quality of elementary school mathematics instruction. Accompanied by text: Methods of teaching elementary school mathematics, by Robert G. Underhill.
1975 552
SMP cards I [activity card] / Bob Cory, et al.
Problems and puzzles to encourage problem solving in students. Main pack -- Preliminary pack -- Supplementary pack. For elementary grades. "Covering books A and B."--main pack box. 3 boxes of cards : col. ; 22 x 2 x 2 cm. to 22 x 16 x 11 cm.
1973 553
554
555
Mathset geometry. Flash card / Joan Routledge.
A series of activities for ages 8 to 14 dealing with many aspects of geometry including space shapes, plane figures, lines and angles, symmetry, co-ordinates, area, perimeter, volume and fractions. Many activities require additional equipment or supplies. 240 cards, 8 dividers, 1 teacher’s guide, 1 glossary in container.
1969 556
Pattern blocks [kit] / Elementary Science Study.
Consists of a variety of pieces which can be used in learning about shapes and geometry. For preschool education. Includes trapezoids, triangles, diamonds, squares, and hexagons.
196- 557
Mathematics involvement program. [Kit] / by David Gladstone and Joseph R. Gladstone
Teaches mathematical concepts by use of manipulative materials. For elementary grades.
1971 558
Houghton Mifflin mathematics
Label on student texts and teacher’s eds.: For sample and pilot use only. Each grade level, K-6, has student text, 2-vol. teacher’s ed., Practice masters, Challenge masters, Answer key, Teacher resource book, Assessment guide, English language learner handbook, and Scope and sequence [for] Grades K-6 and other supplements. Grades 1-6 also include Reteach masters and Spiral review. Grades 1-2 and 3-4 have manipulatives kits. Scope and sequence, Grades K-6 has copyright date: c2000. Teacher’s resource components have copyright statement that does not include date.
2002 559
Houghton Mifflin mathematics
Label on student texts and teacher’s eds.: For sample and pilot use only. Each grade level, K-6, has student text, 2-vol. teacher’s ed., Practice masters, Challenge masters, Answer key, Teacher resource book, Assessment guide, English language learner handbook, and Scope and sequence [for] Grades K-6 and other supplements. Grades 1-6 also include Reteach masters and Spiral review. Grades 1-2 and 3-4 have manipulatives kits. Scope and sequence, Grades K-6 has copyright date: c2000. Teacher’s resource components have copyright statement that does not include date.
2002 560
Connected mathematics teacher resource kit. Grade 6 [kit]
1 kit (52 Cuisenaire overhead col. tiles, 250 Cuisenaire color counters, 1 Cuisenaire angle ruler, 1 set of Cuisenaire polystrips (12 long strips, 6 short strips, 24 joiners), assessment resources, blackline masters, transparencies, pad of one-centimeter graph paper, pad of isometric dot paper, pad of inch graph paper, 1 shapeset leaflet) ; in containers.
1998? 561
Numble : the cross-number game. [Game].
Numble is a scrabble type number game which involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division computations. The materials include a game board, 4 wooden tile racks, and an assortment of wooden tiles with numbers from 0 to 9 printed on them. Students are asked to arrange the tiles on the board in ascending or descending order to make totals divisible by 3. Grades 4 through 12.
1968 562
563
Geosquare activity cards [kit]
1 kit (including teacher’s guide and activity cards)
1971 564
Walker geo-cards [kit]
Activities to explore mathematics using a geo-board. 205 activity cards ; in container.
19-- 565
566
Real life math [kit] : living on a paycheck / Ellen McPeek Glisan.
Math-based consumer education simulation program designed as an ongoing role play of daily life. Students learn to write checks and keep a check register. For students with learning disabilities. 1 teacher’s manual, 1 activity book, 62 books of checks (25 checks per book), 17 checkbook covers, 15 checkbook registers, 1 rubber stamp, 12 ATM cards, 15 credit cards.
2001 567
568
569
[TouchMath second grade set] [kit].
[v.1] Addition kit -- [v.2] Subtraction kit -- [v.3] Sequence counting/multiplication kit -- [v.4] Story problems kit -- [v.5] General math kit. Grade 2. 5 kits in 5 containers ; 23 x 29 x 4 cm.
1999 570
[TouchMath. Kindergarten. Number concept poster set] [picture].
Posters for use with the kindergarten portion of the TouchMath system, which helps students learn basic computation skills while increasing their understanding of concepts and improving their attitudes toward math. Kindergarten. (5th ed, rev. and expanded). 10 posters : col. ; 69 x 33 cm.-92 x 31 cm. + 1 guide book in tube.
1999 571
Math family fun-pack set [game] / Frog Publications.
Uses a game format to teach math. Two or more may play. 5 sets of games (boards, game cards, tokens, instructions) ; in plastic file boxes.
2001 572
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH
v. : col. ill. ; 28 - 42 cm. + 1 kit, miscellaneous counting pieces in container.
2009 573
Harcourt Math [kit]. Grade 6
teacher guide, teaching resources guide, transparencies, skill pack, 2 assessment packs, 1 CD-R (4 3/4 in.)
2006? 574
Houghton Mifflin math
v. : ill. ; 25-28 cm. + 2 students manipulative kits.
2007 575
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Mathematics. Grade 4
Place value and money -- Adding and subtracting whole numbers and money -- Multiplication and division concepts and facts -- Time, data, and graphs -- Multiplying by one-digit numbers -- Multiplying by two-digit numbers -- Dividing -- Geometry and measurement -- Fraction concepts -- Fraction operations and customary measurement -- Decimal and metric measurement -- Graphing and probability.
2002? 576
Investigations in number, data, and space
Part of a K-5 mathematics curriculum, with curriculum units for classroom use and resources for teachers; the Investigations curriculum was developed at TERC, formerly Technical Education Research Centers.
2008 577
Gr. KHSP math. Grade K
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H373 2009 Vols. 1-6
2009
577 Gr. 1
HSP math. Grade 1
it materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H3731 2009 Vols. 1-9
2009 577 Gr. 2
HSP math. Grade 2
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H3732 2009 Vols. 1-9
2009 577 Gr. 3
HSP math. Grade 3.
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H3733 2009 Vols. 1-11
2009 577 Gr. 5
HSP math. Grade 5
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H37345 2009 Vols. 1-11
2009 577 Gr. 6
HSP math. Grade 6
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H37346 2009 Vols. 1-11
2009 578 Gr. K
Math expressions. Grade K
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H683 2009 Vols. 1-10
2009
578 Gr. 1
Math expressions. Grade 1
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H6831 2009 Vols. 1-9
2009
578 Gr. 2
Math expressions. Grade 2
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H6832 2009 Vols. 1-10
2009
578 Gr. 3
Math expressions. Grade 3
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H6833 2009 Vols. 1-10
2009
578 Gr. 4
Math expressions. Grade 4
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H6834 2009 Vols. 1-10
2009
578 Gr. 5
Math expressions. Grade 5
Kit materials go with TMC textbooks QA135.5 .H6835 2009 Vols. 1-9
2009
589
How long is it? [kit] : Measurement center
Targets standards in these areas: Understanding the concept of length, comparing lengths of objects, measureing with non-standard units, learning math vocabulary. Includes wooden stand, 24 activity cards, 6 foam measureing feet, 100 plastic links, 24 snap-together inchworms.
2008
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