These Montessori command cards are for practicing independent work in math using the small bead frame. It is recommended that forming quantities on the bead frame and static addition on the bead frame be mastered before attempting dynamic addition. Forming and reading number and static addition command cards can be found here:

Forming and Reading Numbers on the Small Bead Frame

Static Addition on the Small Bead Frame

To use the cards, the child forms the given equation on the small bead frame to arrive at the correct sum. They can check their work on the reverse of the card, which provides a control of error for the child. In this way, children can check their work independently.

Many other command card sets do not include the answer on the back, which makes the child reliant on the teacher for the control of error.

The numerals are coloured according to the Montessori math hierarchical colors. The cards are numbered 'SBF D1' ( Small Bead Frame Dynamic 1) through 'SBF D10'. They are in no particular order.

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