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MATH
LEARNING WHEELS
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20 Ready-to-Reproduce Patterns
That Put a New Spin on Math Skill-Building!

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To my children Rick, Tony, Steve and Betsy. And to all of my students

who have enjoyed learning math with math wheels.

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Cover design by Vincent Ceci and Jaime Lucero

Cover and interior illustrations by Bob Alley
Interior design by Robert Dominguez and Jaime Lucero for Grafica

Copyright 1998 © by Jacquelyn Johnson Howes. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 0-590-11757-2
Printed in the U.S.A
 Table of Contents

Welcome to Math Wheels! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Putting Math Wheels Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introducing Math Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Counting Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Numeration
Two-ie the Toucan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Skip Counting
Plus the Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Addition
Minus the Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Subtraction
Penny the Pig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Money
Hickory Dickory Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Time
George the Giraffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Patterns
Sam the Shape Clown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Geometric Shapes and Math Symbols
Times the Dinosaur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Simple Multiplication
Piece-O-Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Simple Fractions
Blank Problem Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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 Welcome to Math Wheels!
Math Wheels are a fun-filled interactive alternative to flash cards and
worksheets that present math facts in a game format that children love.
Because they invite children to take skill-building into their own hands,
Math Wheels are a powerful learning tool you and your students will
enjoy using again and again. Each engaging shape is designed to comple-
ment popular classroom themes. What’s more, because the wheels are
self-correcting (all students have to do is flip the moving answer-hider to
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reveal the solution), they offer children instant feedback. And, if a child
does miss a problem, a turn of the wheel provides a fresh opportunity to
try again. Some of the wheels are interchangeable (Plus, Minus and
Times) so if, for example, you are doing a dinosaur unit, you can enhance
the unit by pairing the dinosaur shape with the problem wheel that
addresses the math skill of your choice.

Math Wheels are perfect for use with the whole class, in small group set-
tings, and for individual one-on-one practice. They can be used as the focus
of a teacher-directed activity, or placed in a learning center for children to
use independently or in pairs. And best of all, Math Wheels are easy to
make and simple to store.

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 Putting Math Wheels Together
Whenever possible, involve children in making the wheels themselves.

1. To make the wheels you’ll need:

• paper • markers or crayons • scissors
• brass fasteners • glue • oaktag
You can make the wheels in the following ways:
• Simply photocopy the patterns, cut, and color;
• Photocopy the patterns and paste them to oaktag (or manila folders) for
added durability, cut and color;
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• Photocopy the patterns onto colored paper, paste them to oaktag, and cut
them out;
• Photocopy the patterns directly onto oaktag if your copier allows, and cut
them out.
2. Next, cut open the windows. While older students may be able to do this
on their own, younger ones may need some help. In either case it helps to
use small pointed scissors.
3. Once you’ve created the character, use a brass fastener to attach the
problem wheel through the x
checking to be sure that the problems and the
answers appear in the windows. Use a second brass fastener to attach the
moveable answer-hider through the circle .

CONSTRUCTION TIPS
1. Color contrasts: You can copy each problem wheel onto colored paper that
contrasts with the color of the character. This contrast makes it easier for
children to focus on the information that appears in the character’s windows.
2. Laminated wheels: If you would like to make sturdier wheels, try laminating
them.
3. Textured wheels: You can give your Math Wheels added texture by cover-
ing them with colored felt or yarn, cotton balls, or glitter. You can also add
googlie eyes.
4. Oversized wheels: While students will love having their own Math Wheels,
you may want to make an enlarged version to display in a learning center
or to use while working with the whole class. To make these oversized ver-
sions, simply enlarge the patterns on your copy machine and follow the
assembly steps outlined above.

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 Introducing Math Wheels
Math Wheels are a wonderful tool for
practicing or reinforcing math facts. TIPS FOR SENSITIVE
Prior to using the Math Wheels in your EVALUATIONS WITH
class, children may need many opportu- MATH WHEELS
nities to come to an understanding of the
concepts that lie beneath the skills and
facts. Concrete activities using manipu-
latives, coupled with real-life math expe-
• Children are often sensitive to
their own progress without
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riences (measuring, counting, sorting,

adult intervention or formal
graphing, estimating, etc.), provide chil-
dren with the rich background they will yardsticks. Encourage chil-
need to get the most from Math Wheels. dren to play down their com-
petitive spirit and to respond
It is best to introduce the wheels in a positively to each other’s
small group setting. After demonstrat- progress as they use the
ing how to use each wheel, call atten- math wheels.
tion to the operation or skill it features.
Show children how one part of each
character can be used to hide the
• You might keep some manipu-
latives—connecting cubes or
answer so they can check their work. Be counters—on hand. Then, as
certain to allow each child a chance to
you work through problems
use the wheel with you.
with the Math Wheels, invite
children to use the manipula-
Personifying Math Wheel Characters tives to demonstrate how they
Math Wheels come to life when they arrived at each answer.
are treated as class mascots who live
in your math corner. Begin by talking
to a Math Wheel character as you
• Notice if any children are
repeatedly stumped by par-
would talk to a puppet. Here are some
ticular problems or skills. It’s
simple scenarios to try:
possible that these children
• Pretend that your Math Wheel char- need additional concrete
acter doesn’t understand the very experiences in order to
skill he or she is displaying. Ask chil- understand the underlying
dren to explain in their own words math concepts.
how to do the math.

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 • Have Math Wheel characters await your children at the classroom door.
Invite students to solve a Math Wheel problem as they enter the room or
leave for recess.

• When you have a few moments to spare (lining up to go somewhere, wait-

ing for dismissal, etc.) use your character to dialogue with children about
the math they learned that day.

Customizing Math Wheels

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You and your students can create your own Math Wheel characters like the
baseball wheel shown here using the blank problem wheel templates on page
47. Once you’ve created the characters and are ready to attach the problem
wheel, check to be sure that the problems and answers show through the
windows properly.

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More Math Wheel Ideas

• String a length of clothesline or yarn across a bulletin board; hang the line
low enough so children can reach it. Place each character and one or more
of the problem wheels you’ve already introduced to the group into a self-clos-
ing plastic bag. Use a paint marker (available from art supply stores) to label
each bag. Use a clothespin to clip each bag to the line and invite children to
access them throughout the day.

• Create a Math Wheel display to enliven the classroom and to help you
keep track of which wheels each student has used. Cover a bulletin board
with colorful paper. Tack the Math Wheels across the top of the display. Use

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 a marker to draw vertical lines between the wheels and then draw horizontal
lines across the board creating enough boxes under each Math Wheel for
your students. Write their names to the left of the chart. As students are
introduced to a particular Math Wheel, invite them to place an X or a sticker
in the box below the character that corresponds with their name.

This will help you and your students keep track of the work they are doing.
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• You can use completed wheels to make a class book of math story prob-
lems. Have students pick their favorite characters to include. Review some of
the common language used in story problems—how many altogether? How
many left? Then, have each student write a story problem about the charac-
ter of their choice using the math skill it addresses. Students should write
and illustrate their problem on one page and paste their math wheel to the
opposite page. Children will enjoy presenting their story problems and solv-
ing their classmates’.

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Home School Connection

• Math Wheels are a perfect addition to a take-home thematic
backpack program. Be certain to include a letter explaining the
importance of using Math Wheels with children, copies of blank
problem wheels (page 47) for families to customize, as well as
some tips for use at home. Don’t forget to invite family feedback!
We’ve included a sample letter you may adapt to fit your own
needs on page 10.

• You might even ask parents to volunteer to make Math Wheels

at home. Working parents who find it almost impossible to vol-
unteer during the school day may welcome this chance to help
out—and children will beam with pride when characters created
in their homes are used in class.

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 Dear Families,
It’s your child’s turn to bring
home one of our Math Wheels!
In class we use these
Math Wheels to help
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wheels work. Try holding
and turning the wheel as
your child answers the
problems featured there. Then, work with your
child to make up some new problems of your
own using the blank wheel included here. Let
your child lead the way and you should have a
great time practicing math facts together.

Thank you for your participation.

Sincerely,

__________________________
Your Child’s Teacher

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 Counting Bear
Here’s a bear you can count on to strengthen counting skills
again and again!
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Ask students to turn their wheels so that the lowest number appears in the
window. Invite children to add numbers (Add 2; add 3; add 1, etc. . . ) totaling
any number up to 10. Children should turn their wheels to keep a running
count. When the series of directions is complete, check to see if each child
has arrived at the same number.

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 Two-ie the Toucan
You bet your beak this bird will double your skip counting fun!
You might want to give Two-ie a whole new look by pasting on
colorful feathers.
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Use the blank problem wheel template on page 47 to make additional skip-
counting wheels. Two-ie can help children count by three’s, five’s, ten’s, or by
odd and even numbers.

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 Plus the Cat
This kitty cat provides the purrfect way to learn addition family
facts!
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Invite students to create a collection of cat things. Ask how many students
have cats at home. Then brainstorm a list of things their cats love to do, play
with, or eat that Plus might like too. Once your list is complete, have students
create these items using paper, clay, yarn or whatever supplies you have
available. Then, encourage students to use these handmade manipulatives to
help them solve problems on Plus’s addition wheels.

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 Minus the Dog
Take this subtraction pooch for a walk and your students’ math
skills will really add up!
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Invite students to write stories describing how minus the take-away dog
got his name.

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 Penny the Pig
Penny is a priceless addition to any money unit.
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

After children have arrived at the correct sum for each answer, offer them an
array of coins and challenge them to arrive at the same sum using as many
different coin combinations as they can.

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 Hickory Dickory Clock
There’s no such thing as a bad time to learn how to tell time with
Hickory Dickory Clock.
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Ask students to think about how they spend their time. Turn the wheel to
reveal a time of your choice. Invite children to share what they do at that time
whether it be a.m. or p.m. You might even take the activity one step further by
recording students’ responses and graphing the results.

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 George the Giraffe
Patterning skills won’t be such a stretch when George the Giraffe
comes to play.
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Invite students to create their own patterns for George using one of the blank
wheels on page 47. Once their patterns are complete, have students exchange
their wheels with a friend to see if they can identify each other’s patterns.

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 Sam the Shape Clown
Identifying geometric shapes and operation symbols is simple
when Sam shows you how.

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Note: Some students may find it easier to locate and count the shapes and symbols presented
here if they are color-coded. While some students may choose to create their own codes, you
can suggest they color the images in the following way: square–orange; triangle–green; hexa-
gon–yellow; trapezoid–red; rhombus–blue; parallelogram–tan; circle–pink; rectangle–gray;
plus–brown; minus–black; times–purple; equals–light blue.

EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Have children look around the classroom to locate the shapes that appear in
Sam’s shape window. Ask them to think of other places they see these
shapes—on the street, in the store, or in their homes.

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 Times the Dinosaur
Fun won’t become extinct when you use this friendly dino to
teach the times tables!
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EXTENDING THE LEARNING

While you’re at recess, invite children to gather natural materials (stones,
sticks, pieces of grass) to demonstrate a problem Times poses to them.

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Pattern

x
TIMES THE DINOSAUR

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Cut
out

Cut
out
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18 20
12
3 4

4
x 3

12
x 5 x
6

4
4
4

x
x

1
3
Problem Wheels

x
2
3

x
3
1
3s & 4s
2s & 5s

3
6

x
TIMES THE DINOSAUR

2
x

x
4

4
10
3 5
x 4
30
x
20

8
3 x

24
3

42
2
4 5
5
5
6

x x
5 x
9 6
5
2

4
15
x
x

1
3

16
x
2
5

x
2
1

2
x
10

2
x

x
2

3 5
x 4 x
4

5 x
12

5
2
15
8 25
 Piece-O-Pizza
You and your students can help yourselves to a tasty slice of
fractions!
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1
–
8

EXTENDING THE LEARNING

Have a real pizza party. Order some pizzas to be delivered unsliced (or bake
some of your own from scratch). Then, have children take turns cutting the
pizza into halves, fourths, eighths, and sixteenths. Consider duplicating many
copies of the Piece-0-Pizza Math Wheel for each student so that they can
compile individual fraction books in which each page features a different frac-
tional amount of pizza.

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Pattern

Cut
out
PIECE-0-PIZZA

Cut
out

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Problem Wheel
PIECE-0-PIZZA

Fraction Remaining

1
–

–3
8

3–

4
8
1

1
–
4

45
x
4 2
– 2 1–
1 –
1
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Problem Wheel
Fraction Missing
PIECE-0-PIZZA

7
–

–1
8

5–

4
8

46
1

3
–
4
x
4 2
–3 2 1–
–
1
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BLANK WHEELS

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