GB2382449A - Arithmetic teaching device - Google Patents
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- GB2382449A GB2382449A GB0128227A GB0128227A GB2382449A GB 2382449 A GB2382449 A GB 2382449A GB 0128227 A GB0128227 A GB 0128227A GB 0128227 A GB0128227 A GB 0128227A GB 2382449 A GB2382449 A GB 2382449A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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- G09B19/02—Counting; Calculating
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Abstract
The invention relates to a counting stick, the purpose of which is to aid the teaching of numeracy. The counting stick is a hand held device comprising a substantially rigid rod supporting two distinguishable sets of 10 sliding counters prevented from leaving the ends of the rod by fixed end stops.
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COUNTING STICK
This invention relates to a counting stick, the purpose of which is to aid the teaching of numeracy. The counting stick is a hand held device comprising a substantially rigid rod supporting two distinguishable sets of 10 sliding counters prevented from leaving the ends of the rod by fixed end stops.
The teacher plus all children in a class would usually have a counting stick to use during the lesson. The counting stick allows children to count together in class and enables 1 to 1 correspondence with a class teacher. It also enables the demonstration of the following important concepts: a Place value i. e. 12 = 10+2 (10 counters of one set plus two of the second set) a The concept that 9 is 1 less than 10 and that 19 is one less than 20 (to aid future mental calculations) a Addition and subtraction I Number bonds for 10 and 20 I Recognition of specified quantities without counting The counting stick enables the teacher to assess children's level of understanding by watching their use of the stick. The counting stick fits into the National Numeracy Strategy at Year 1 but could also be used in Year 2 and for children with special needs.
This invention, the Counting Stick, is designed to be held in one hand by a 5 or 6 year old child. It consists of a substantially rigid rod supporting two distinguishable sets of ten counters. The total of twenty counters are free to slide on the rod but are prevented from leaving the rod by fixed stops at each end. The end stops are distinguishable from the sliding counters by their colour and/or shape and/or size.
The counting stick will be robust and safe for children to use. It may be made from plastic, wood or metal. The rod will normally be between 200mm and 400mm long. The sets of counters are distinguishable from each other by their colour and/or shape and/or size. The counters are able to slide 20mm to 60mm along the rod.
Figure 1 on page 2 shows a side view of the counting stick
Claims (4)
- CLAIMS 1. A Counting Stick comprising a substantially rigid rod supporting two sets of ten sliding counters plus two fixed end stops that prevent the counters from leaving either end of the rod. There is sufficient free play to allow the counters to slide along the rod leaving a gap between them. Each set of counters and the end stops are distinguishable from each other.
- 2. A Counting Stick as claimed in Claim 1 where each set of ten counters are of a different colour.
- 3. A Counting Stick as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 where the overall length of the counting stick is between 200mm and 400mm.
- 4. A Counting Stick as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 where the counters are able to slide between 20mm and 60mm along the rod.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0128227A GB2382449A (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Arithmetic teaching device |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0128227A GB2382449A (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Arithmetic teaching device |
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| GB0128227D0 GB0128227D0 (en) | 2002-01-16 |
| GB2382449A true GB2382449A (en) | 2003-05-28 |
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| GB0128227A Withdrawn GB2382449A (en) | 2001-11-26 | 2001-11-26 | Arithmetic teaching device |
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Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US1099009A (en) * | 1913-06-21 | 1914-06-02 | Augustus P Bennett | Calculator or abacus. |
| US4993952A (en) * | 1989-10-30 | 1991-02-19 | Lucky Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Arithmetic counter |
| US5149269A (en) * | 1991-05-20 | 1992-09-22 | Howard Ylitalo | Manual teaching calculator |
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Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US1099009A (en) * | 1913-06-21 | 1914-06-02 | Augustus P Bennett | Calculator or abacus. |
| US4993952A (en) * | 1989-10-30 | 1991-02-19 | Lucky Star Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Arithmetic counter |
| US5149269A (en) * | 1991-05-20 | 1992-09-22 | Howard Ylitalo | Manual teaching calculator |
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| GB0128227D0 (en) | 2002-01-16 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |