Mini Number Balance
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Mini Number Balance

# 047865
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Item #: 047865
Grades: PK-12
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  • Small parts Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Description:

This mini balance provides hands-on instruction in addition and subtraction, and could even be used for equations involving multiplication/division. For addition and subtraction concepts, you can begin by hanging the blue weights in various yellow-peg positions on one side, and balancing the sum on the other side. So, for example, if you hang a blue weight in the 10-position on one side, you can create balance by hanging a blue weight in the 6- and 4-position on the other side (6 + 4 = 10). Students can think through and try all the possible combinations that could work, not limiting themselves to only two weights on the one side. That will keep them busy for a while, and you may want to have them write down their answers in logical order to make sure they haven't overlooked any possibilities. Subtraction follows, as students try to determine where the missing blue weight should go (10 4 = ?). Multiplication occurs when multiple weights occupy a certain peg (2 weights at the 2 position is 2 x 2 = 4, so one weight in the 4-position on the other side creates a balanced equation). Your equations can get even more complicated: what if you have a 3 and a 4 on one side and three 2's on the other? What do you need to add to make it balance, and where? The scale is not super precise in its ability to be perfectly calibrated, but little plastic weights are provided so that the calibrated accuracy will be sufficient for your purposes. ~ Caryl

Publisher Description:

The Number Balance engages & excites children to learn basic maths faster and easier by requiring children to physically place the weights on the Number Balance to solve basic maths problems.

Have fun advancing basic maths skills in counting, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.

Valuable, essential and educational tool for all kindergartens, schools and home activities.

Category Description for Math Balance:



Primary Subject
Mathematics
Grade Start
PK
Grade End
12
EAN
678131480000
Format
Other
Brand Name
SI Manufacturing
Weight
0.25 (lbs.)
Dimensions
13.0" x 4.0" x 1.25"
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Why did you choose this?
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For teaching math
Kenneth B on Jun 27, 2022
My kids love their RS balance so I got one for them to play with outside math time.
Charlotte M on Jan 12, 2021
For teaching math
Kenneth B on Jun 27, 2022
We had the bigger one for my older children, and it took up so much room. I love that it comes in a smaller version now for my younger kids.
User on Jan 27, 2021
My kids love their RS balance so I got one for them to play with outside math time.
Charlotte M on Jan 12, 2021
Need for RS math
Sandy L on Jan 6, 2021
price
Christine M on Oct 26, 2020
I plan to use this with my RightStart math students.
Jennifer K on Apr 24, 2020
I needed a smaller math balance to use with Right Start Math. We love our big one, but we will be on the road for a few months and it isn't practical to bring along. Hoping this smaller one fits in well with our supplies. It is one of my favorite math tools, so I don't want to leave it behind!
Heather M on Apr 17, 2020
I have an Autistic kinesthetic learner. This will be perfect to help reinforce the idea of lesser and greater numbers
Jeff N on Apr 15, 2020
It will be perfect for teaching students concepts about equality. The size of the tool and it's price are great for acquiring a set for a small group.
Heidi S on Sep 26, 2019
For study math
Karoline D on Mar 27, 2019
I needed it for curriculum
Heather H on Jan 9, 2019
I chose this because it is smaller than the standard math scale and will hopefully be easier to store
Elisia C on Nov 27, 2018
I needed to replace my first scale that had pegs broken from being dropped which prevented the scale from balancing correctly.
Molly H on Nov 6, 2018
A smaller balance to use with RightStart math curriculum
Rebecca J on Sep 13, 2018
It is a semi-concrete tool for teaching math concepts
Patricia C M on Sep 3, 2018
This tool was recommended for use with my son's new Singapore Math curriculum.
Betsy P on Aug 5, 2018
Such a fun little toy. We have an extra large one that takes up too much space. It is a fun way to practice math skills.
Joye C on Mar 16, 2018
Need it for right start math.
Angela M on Sep 15, 2017
I chose this to use with our Kindergarten and First Grade Math studies.
Amy H on Sep 4, 2017
My student needed this to complete this subject for the school year.
Kathy G on Aug 31, 2017
This is the best visual-kinetic representation of the equals sign.
Ami S on Feb 19, 2016
To Help my child un math
Dubuc A on Feb 16, 2016
I bought a Rightstart program second hand that did not have the math balance. Its a good idea to purchase products like this in duplicate since children are not usually gentle and chances are it will break, so a backup balance seems like a smart choice.
Sarah N on Oct 18, 2015
We had the bigger one for my older children, and it took up so much room. I love that it comes in a smaller version now for my younger kids.
User on Jan 27, 2021
Need for RS math
Sandy L on Jan 6, 2021
Whats the dimensions?
Larissa on Oct 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Mini Math Ballance is 13"x 4".
What size is this?
A shopper on Feb 13, 2016
BEST ANSWER: This is a small math balance. It is approximately 4 inches high by about 10 inches in length, and less than 2 inches wide at the base.
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Very cheap, doesn't work well
Extremely cheap, doesn't stand up well and impossible to properly balance. Haven't used at all, not worth even the low price
October 3, 2021
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 over 2 years ago

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