2. An Excellent Mathematics Program Requires that all Students have Access to;
• A quality Mathematics Curriculum,
• Effective Teaching and Learning,
• High Expectations and the
• Support and Resources Needed to Maximize the Learners Learning Potential.
MATHOMAT A INDISPENSABLE TOOL FOR MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
MATHOMAT AND THE EDUCATORS
• MATHOMAT is an essential and inexpensive tool for every teacher.
• It proves to be an Essential Resource on two fronts. With the DBE placing emphasis on planning and preparation, every Mathematics
teacher requires the MATHOMAT in preparation of lesson plans and assessments.
• Considering that a vast number of Educators do not yet have access to computers, the MATHOMAT will lessen the burden on the
EDUCATOR.
• It is also an important resource in the classroom. With The MATHOMAT Drawing Template in the hands of every Learner, the emphasis
shifts from EDUCATORS worrying about a variety of other Learner’s tools and shifts focus on the core content areas as specified by the
CAPs statements in Mathematics.
MATHOMAT AND THE LEARNER
The DBE has been in a quandary ever since the release of the TIMMs reports which has placed South Africa at bottom when it comes to
the performance in both Mathematics and Science. Their evaluation of their turnaround strategy in the form of ANA (Annual National
Assessments) has revealed several areas of concern. It has become evident that Learners have difficulty in managing SHAPE, SPACE &
MEASUREMENT, FUNCTIONS AND INTERGERS in terms of the core content areas of Mathematics.
MATHOMAT becomes an Essential Teaching Tool in quest to address these areas of concern. It allows EDUCATOR to focus on the CAPs
statements in Mathematics.
• MATHOMAT is a teaching aid that encompasses many pieces of mathematical equipment.
• It serves as a practical tool with several features that can be used to enhance and develop the Learner’s level of understanding of the
different aspects of the Mathematics curriculum.
• It relieves the Learner from unnecessary and laborious drawings and enhances the visualisation process.
• It is a tool that will not only guide the Learner’s mathematical growth and development but facilitate teaching at a Primary and
Secondary Level of Education.
• It will enhance the presentation of the Learner’s work thereby boosting their confidence levels.
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3. Introducing The MATHOMAT
Drawing Template
• The MATHOMAT Drawing Template Single combines
all of the features of a traditional math set (ruler,
protractor, compass and set squares) with a large
range of mathematically significant shapes in a single
drawing instrument.
• It is made from super clear, super tough poly
carbonate for maximum transparency when drawing.
• The edges are at exactly 90 degrees allowing both
sides to be used as set squares as well as rulers.
• The geometric shapes inside MATHOMAT are
precisely defined. The Template is packed with a
huge amount of mathematically important
information.
• The Shapes are clearly labeled and numbered for self
teaching.
• It is fun to use as it inspires creativity and exploration
in a Learner.
• Is suitable for Learners from Grades 4 to Grades 9
and beyond.
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4. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
RULERS
The Template has 4 Rulers
• A Street Directory Scale Ruler of 1 :20 000
• A Millimeter Scale Ruler 0 to 240mm
• A Number Line Ruler in 2 colors
• A Radian Scale Ruler which can be used with
the Unit Circle Fig 3
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5. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
The PROTRACTOR
• At the heart of the Template is a very useful 360⁰
Protractor.
• We can easily draw the Cartesian Plane by plotting 5
points across the X and Y Axis.
• Reading the protractor anticlockwise the Learner can
now sketch angles from 0⁰ to 180⁰ and then the
reflex angles from 180⁰ to 360⁰.
• The learning areas of Translation, Reflection and
Rotation can explored.
• Reading the circle protractor clockwise a true bearing
scale measuring from north 0⁰ to 360⁰
• Around the circumference of the Protractor we can
measure the Circle in Radians.
• CIRCLE Center Finder - The divisions on the X and Y
co-ordinates can be used to find the center of the
circle.
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6. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
We can use the protractor to mark out giant polyhedral nets.
On the circumference of the Protractor is the markings for O, P,
H, and T. By marking the O and joining the dots the Learner can
now draw a larger Octagon. This can be done for a Pentagon,
Hexagon, Larger Triangle and Larger Square.
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7. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
GRAPHING Cluster and Dodecagon
• The Learner sketches the Cartesian Plane and easily
sketches the graphs in the graphing cluster.
• Learners can now graph a Quadratic Equation.
• There is also the Sine/Cosine graph that can be easily
sketched.
• Figure 39 is half a Dodecagon. To sketch a complete
Dodecagon invert the template and sketch the other
half.
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8. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
TESSELLATION Cluster
• Figures 20, 22, 25, 26, 32 and 39 is a group of 6
regular polygons which fit together and can be
used to tessellate.
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9. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
Useful CIRCLES
• Figure 3 is a clock face which can be used to teach
time and can also be used as a unit circle.
• Figure 29 . The circumference of this circle has been
divided into 100 equal parts and is ideal for quickly
representing percentages, particularly in relation to
displaying statistical information in the form of a pie
chart or pie graph.
• Figure 15 is a Compass Rose which can be used to
teach direction.
• There’s a number of other circles which can be easily
sketched thus eliminating the need to use a
compass.
• The center of these circle can be found by using the
CIRCLE Center Finder
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10. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
Other Useful Shapes
• The MATHOMAT Drawing Template contains some
other useful shapes.
• Learners can now find visualization sketching shapes
easy.
• Figures 4, 5, 6, 8 and 17 are ellipses.
• Figure 9 - Hexagon
• Figure 10 - Pentagon
• Figure 1 – Square
• Figure 21 – Golden Rectangle
• Parallel Lines can be sketched using the right side of
the of the template.
• Isometric lines
• Center Line
• Filing holes on the right side of template for ring
binders
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11. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
Cuboid Cluster
• Figures 7, 11 and 12 can be used to draw a
rectangular 3D image
• Figures 16, 18 and 19 can be used to draw a 3D cube.
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12. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
TRIANGLES Cluster
• Triangles are highlighted in the template.
Equilateral
Scalene
Isosceles
Right Angel Triangle
• These triangles become easy to sketch for the
Learner.
• The Learner can visually see the difference in these
triangles when being taught.
• Figure 24 is a Trapezium
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13. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
Virtual MATHOMAT
This on-screen version of the physical Mathomat:
• Gives teachers the ability to introduce lessons
using the physical Mathomat on the electronic
whiteboard.
• Engages students (at home or in classrooms) with
computer based introductions to hands on
challenges with their physical Mathomat
template.
Encourages whole class discussion of the
mathematics that is being explored with the
hands on Mathomat.
• Allows for a seamless transfer between hands on
and computer based learning, to give teachers
the ability to make full use of all available
classroom technologies
• Free download from our website with every
MATHOMAT Template sold.
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14. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template
Using the Template with CAPS -
Math
Grade 4 – Using the template to sketch Nets of
Polyhedra, Teaching fractions – sketching shapes and
dividing, Drawing and identifying shapes, using the
clock face to teach time, sketching and learning about
Polygons.
Grade 5 – Teaching fractions – sketching shapes and
dividing, 2D and 3D Shapes, Drawing Patterns, Using the
Clock Face to teach time, Teaching Polygons,
Rectangular Prisms and Cubes, Nets of the Polyhedra,
Sketching Grids and Drawing Shapes on them, Reflective
Symmetry and Rotational Symmetry.
Grade 6 – Using the Template to teach fractions through
measurement– sketching shapes and dividing, Area and
Perimeter, 2D and 3D Shapes, Drawing Patterns, Using
the Clock Face to teach time, Teaching circles, Using
the Protractor, Teaching Volume, Teaching Polygons,
Rectangular Prisms and Cubes and Nets of the
Polyhedra.
Grade 7– Teaching fractions – sketching shapes and
dividing, 2D and 3D Shapes, Transformations, Area,
Perimeter and volume, Constructing Geometric Objects,
Using the Protractor, Angles and Sides, Parallel and
Perpendicular lines, Circles, Polygons, Congruent and
similar shapes, Area, Volume and Surface Area.
Teaching Integers and the Numberline.
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15. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template SENIOR
A Powerful Tool for FET Grade Learners.
• Consists of all the curves, shapes & scales needed to
make class work & presentations look fantastic.
• 4 color printing, full parabola (see bottom right of
the template) and the top half protractor is fully
traceable.
• Mathomat Senior has been specifically developed for
sketching and presentation of senior school work.
• Mathomat Senior includes a central protractor that is
also the unit circle for the study of trigonometry.
• A tangent line that can be used with the unit circle.
• Graphing curves and sketching outlines for 3D solids
make Mathomat Senior a powerful tool for projects
and classwork involving geometry, measurement,
fractions and graphs.
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16. The MATHOMAT Drawing
Template SENIOR
Mathomat Senior comes with,
• A cluster of sine/cosine curves of various amplitudes
and periods.
• Shapes for drawing the frequently used 3D solids
(cylinder, cone and square pyramid).
• Special triangles (1,1, √2 and 1,2, √3).
• A great range of graphing curves for presentations by
senior students.
• A set of circles with 5 different diameters.
• A set of 4 different squares. Trig
• Tangent line, designed for use with the 360°
protractor.
• A cluster of shapes for sketching rectangular prisms.
• Larger rulers.
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20. Other Math Resources
R300N – NUMBER LINE Ruler
• Used to introduce the Number Line to Learners
• Two color Number Line
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21. Other Math Resources
The Net Builder
• Netbuilder is the quick and accurate guide so
mathematics students can draw convenient sized
nets while learning about solids.
• There are 18 Archimedean Solids but only one
template is needed to draw them all!
• The Netbuilder template comes with a foldout
poster, which illustrates the nets for each of the
Archimedean solids.
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22. Other Math Resources
CHEMOMAT
• The Chemomat template has been designed for
students and teachers of science and chemistry to
make class work and projects look fantastic.
• The 37 pieces of apparatus represented in the
Chemomat are reproduced in fine detail, and in
correct proportion to each order. This makes precise
and detailed sketching possible.
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23. PARTNERS In South
Africa
• Waltons S.A.
• Game S.A.
• MacMillan S.A.
• MATH Centre
Incorporating Sciences
• Vedic Math S.A.
• Umhlali Preparatory
School
• COSAT Khayelitsha
• CASME KZN
• Dr. David Molapo &
I CAN Foundation
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