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Australia, Canberra
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Review on EAI Education Yellow Plastic Base Ten Rods - Set Of 50 by Dale Emmel

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Transform Math Learning with Multi-Purpose Base Ten Rods for Effective Teaching

As a math teacher, I am always on the hunt for teaching aids that will make my lessons more user-friendly and engaging. With the EAI Education Yellow Plastic Base Ten Rods, my students are now able to grasp math concepts faster, and I have noticed a sharp improvement in their analytical thinking skills. These base ten rods are sturdy, brightly colored, and come in a set of 50, which is just perfect for small group activities. I love that these rods serve multiple purposes, allowing younger kids to explore the building blocks of place value through counting and sorting. Meanwhile, the older students can engage in higher-level thinking as they use the rods to solve complex multiplication and division problems. I also appreciate that with these blocks, it is so much easier to introduce the concept of regrouping or subtracting common multiples to my students. The only reason I am not giving this product a perfect score is because some of the rods have slightly bent edges, which can be a bit tricky to fit together. Despite this small issue, EAI Education Yellow Plastic Base Ten Rods are the go-to learning tools in my classroom. They are durable, practical, and most of all, effective. I would highly recommend them to any teacher who wants to make math lessons more interactive and practical to the learners.

Pros
  • The EAI Education Yellow Plastic Base Ten Rods are made from high-quality materials that are sturdy and durable, ensuring they can withstand regular use in educational settings
Cons
  • Limited quantity: With only 50 rods per set, it might not be enough to cover all the needs of students in a larger classroom