Chapter 2: Essentials of Montessori Teaching · Science & Mathematics
Maths as a Universal Language
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Mathematics — A Universal Language
Mathematics is a universal language. Whether the child grows up to be an engineer, a chef, a musician, or a farmer, mathematical thinking will support every decision they make — from estimating distances to managing money to following a recipe.
In Montessori, maths is never separated from real life. The child learns numbers by counting beads they can hold, weights they can lift, and quantities they can pour. The abstract symbol comes **last** — never first.
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