Supports the important concept of part-whole relationship

• Uses the ‘Cherry Model” to show how a whole can be split into two parts, each part being smaller than the whole.
• Helps develop essential language of whole and part, which subsequently supports partitioning.

The part-part-whole model is one of the three main pillars of the model method widely used to teach Singapore Maths.

This hand-crafted beech wood tray enables real objects to be used whilst exploring the part-part-whole concept without them rolling away! 

Developing the language of part-part-whole through questioning, builds a solid understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction. 

3 years upwards 

Measures 25 x 30cm