Mathematical Abilities
What is it?
Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. It is like a stack of building blocks put together and held in place by a foundation.
If basic concepts are not understood properly at the foundation level, this poses a risk to children of a complete failure to grasp Mathematics, as with every advancing school grade, more concepts are added onto previous ones.
How CogniBlocks Develops Fine Motor Skills
CogniBlocks aims to build a firm foundation in Mathematics by exposing children to basic mathematical concepts through physically working with blocks and letting them learn in a memorable manner.
CogniBlocks lessons become progressively more challenging throughout the year as more advanced topics are introduced, yet children are often practising earlier learnt concepts as part of reinforcement.
CogniBlocks is an additional way of learning Mathematical concepts. By using blocks as aids the abstractness of Mathematics is lessened helping children form a deeper understanding of what is required to solve problems.
Doing mental arithmetic keeps the brain in shape, preventing it from becoming lazy – a phenomenon often witnessed among many high school pupils, who rely on calculators and are unable to work out basic calculations mentally.
With CogniBlocks children have the opportunity to practise doing mental work critical in Mathematics, using memorisation skills or mentally solving problems.
Mathematics requires an ability to approach problems from various angles.
In Mathematics the same problem can be expressed in many different ways such as via equations, geometry, word sums, graphs etc.
Having children exposed to these different concepts adds additional tools to their problem solving toolbox that they can use to ensure a deeper understanding of the topics presented.
CogniBlocks Programmes Introduces The Following Maths Concepts
What Is It?
How CogniBlocks Develops Mathematical Abilities
CogniBlocks introduces the following Mathematical concepts:
Ages 4 – 6 (Grade RRR – 0)
- Number recognition and counting
- Addition / Subtraction
- Graphing with objects
- Measurement
- Area
Ages 6 – 8 (Grade 1 & 2)
- Greater than / Less than concepts
- Chain reaction problems
- Graphing with numbers
- Numeric Building plans
- Addition / Subtraction
- Geometric shapes
- Number Riddles
- Place values