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Montessori Binomial Cube Guide

The document describes a binomial cube activity to teach children algebra concepts. The activity uses wooden cubes and prisms painted in various colors that fit together to form a larger cube. The purpose is to directly build the binomial cube and indirectly prepare children for algebra. Step-by-step instructions are provided to first build the cube inside its carrying box, then take it apart and rebuild it outside the box in different configurations. Variations include splitting and reassembling the cube or building it side by side with a child. The activity is designed for children ages 31⁄2 to 4 years old.

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Montessori Binomial Cube Guide

The document describes a binomial cube activity to teach children algebra concepts. The activity uses wooden cubes and prisms painted in various colors that fit together to form a larger cube. The purpose is to directly build the binomial cube and indirectly prepare children for algebra. Step-by-step instructions are provided to first build the cube inside its carrying box, then take it apart and rebuild it outside the box in different configurations. Variations include splitting and reassembling the cube or building it side by side with a child. The activity is designed for children ages 31⁄2 to 4 years old.

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Binomial Cube

Materials
Wooden cubes and rectangular prisms painted in various colors containing eight pieces
forming a cube (a+b)3

Purpose

Direct
To build the binomial cube

Indirect
Preparation for algebra

Presentation
1. Invite child to the shelf to retrieve the binomial cube
2. At shelf lift lid and pull one door, i.e. show how door opens and look at the pretty
colors, place side back and put lid down
3. show how to carry box by sides so hinge doors are secure
4. have the child carry the cube to the table
5. slowly remove top and place on table corner
6. with red square touching the corner of the box slowly fold door one side then the
other on each side of the lid
7. tell the child you are going to take apart the binomial cube
8. slowly take apart top row
9. examine cubes and put 4 prisms at random, point out the matching colors
10. set on left side of the box(on table at same height orientation as in box)
11. start taking out 2nd row
12. Examine carefully and place at random to the right side of the cube
13. Tell child “Now I am going to build the binomial cube)
14. Start with large red cube 9back corner then a black red prism on each side then a
black/blue prism, admire
15. Start next level with black/ red prism (back corner) on top of red cube, black bluer
prism each side and blue cube in front right side

in presentation- build in box

in exercise build outside box


1. walk around to admire the work
2. split cube vertically
3. slide back together
4. 2nd split is perpendicular to the first
5. Invite child to put all pieces randomly- disassemble cube

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Exercise 2
Side by side
1. Building the binomial cube outside the box in a side by side configuration
2. Invite child to build the 1st layer outside the box
3. Guide builds 2nd level to the right of the child’s layer
4. Put blocks into a random configuration
5. Put blocks away

Age
3½-4

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Binomial Cube

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