New Math Multiplication Flash Cards

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Ed-U-Cards Manufacturing Corporation

Description: From the 1950s, particularly after the launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1958, American mathematicians and mathematics educators introduced a variety of reforms in mathematics teaching dubbed “The New Math.” This set of flash cards reflects the way of presenting arithmetic problems that emerged.; The set consists of 50 flash cards showing products of one-digit numbers. A product is written out horizontally on each side of each card. The sides are numbered from 1 to 50 on one side and from 50 to 100 on the other. A "sliding number cover" fits over a card to cover one term in the "number sentence." The child is to figure out the answer. A window in the back of the cover reveals the correct answer written on the back of the card. In addition to these cards, there is a card listing "Basic Multiplication Facts" (written vertically, with answers) and "Basic Multiplication Combinations" (written vertically, without answers). Four cards give tips and instructions for teachers and parents.; A mark on the cardboard box holding the flash cards reads: NEW MATH (/) MULTIPLICATION (/) FLASH CARDS. Another mark reads: [copyright]1966 ED-U-CARDS MFG. CORP., L.I.C., N.Y. A third mark reads: No. 263.; Compare 2005.0055.06, 2005.0055.07, 2005.0055.08, and 2005.0055.09.
Location: Currently not on view

ca 1966

Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 2.8 cm x 18.7 cm x 15.6 cm; 1 3/32 in x 7 3/8 in x 6 5/32 in

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National Museum of American History

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