Question 1

Is this realistically for 4-6 students, or would 4 kids work better with two containers of rods? Does age or math level make a difference?

Accepted Answer

I would get a much larger set for 4-6 students. I use this small group set for one child. I would recommend at least 3 sets for 4-6 children. As math level advances, having more 10 rods (the orange ones) is useful.

Question 2

What is the modular size? i.e. what is the cubic size of the smallest piece - the 'one' unit. Is it 1x1x1 cm or larger?

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The white cube is 1cm x 1cm x 1cm in this set. The wooden ones are preferable because the tiny extrusion nub on the plastic ones can make an increasing measurement error over the length of a model. I cannot recommend Cuisenaire rods more highly for their ability to make a colorful, tactile, and visual model for length, volume, and relative size. Metric measurement is the international standard and it allows children (and curious adults) the opportunity to understand both length and place value (powers of 10 for starters). American kids are left in confusion by two systems, one which is frankly antiquated and the other which is consistent and which interrelates length, mass, and volume. Metric should be the only system we teach if we want our students to achieve at high levels in math and science. Buy sets two to really use them flexibly. Also purchase one or two of the gray plastic Cuisenaire meter tracks and a wooden meter stick with mm markings. The tracks are fantastic for learning multiplication facts. On YouTube watch "Math at Your Fingertips" the Gattegno 1961 film of first graders using Cuisenaire rods to solve math problems well beyond expectations.

Question 3

How many children can use this set at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you’re doing. If you are homeschooling children of different ages you can most likely get by with 1 set. Otherwise I’d say 1 per child.

Question 4

Are the paints non-toxic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of our paints and products are non-toxic and safety tested.

ASIN	B000F8R5N2
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#53,444 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #245 in Drafting Tools & Drafting Kits
Brand Name	Learning Resources
Color	Multi-color
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (444)
Educational Objective	Math Skills
Global Trade Identification Number	00765023075144
Included Components	Counter toys
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions	6 x 6 x 3.3 inches
Item Type Name	Cuisenaire Rods Small Group Classroom Set
Item Weight	13.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Learning Resources
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	120
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	48
Manufacturer Part Number	LER7514
Material Type	Wood
Model Number	LER7514
Number of Packs	1
Number of Players	6
Operation Mode	Manual
Set Name	Cuisenaire Rods
Size	Small
Theme	Mathematics
UPC	765023075144 885353546067
Unit Count	155 Count

Learning Resources Wooden Cuisenaire Rods Small Group Set

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