Rack Double Rod (Student) (Product Code: SLE/PP/05) is a two-rod wooden bead rack used to teach doubles, near doubles, halving and mental addition and subtraction up to 20 in early-years and lower primary maths. Each of its two rods holds 10 beads set out as 5 white and 5 red, so one number can be built directly above another for comparison. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as a practical addition to mathematics lab kits in India and abroad.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rack | Double wooden rack, 10 beads on each rod |
| Bead structure | Alternating 5 white and 5 red beads on each rod |
| Marker | Rubber clip for locating numbers on the rack |
| Teacher support | Write-up with details of activities |
| Concepts | Doubles and near doubles (such as 6 and 6, 6 and 7); halving numbers such as 6, 8, 10 and 12; mental addition and subtraction up to 20 using the 5-5 structure; quantity sense and number sequence to 20; structuring numbers with the pattern of five; number combinations of 10 |
| Product code | SLE/PP/05 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
Two rods, one above the other, make doubling something a child can see. Pushing 6 beads across on the top rod and 6 on the bottom shows two white fives plus one red bead on each rod, so the total of 12 can be read without counting. For a near double such as 6 and 7, the child builds the double first and notices the single extra bead.
Halving works in reverse: show 10 or 12 beads and share them equally between the rods. For sums up to 20, fill the top rod to 10 and carry the rest onto the lower rod, so a calculation such as 9 and 4 becomes 10 and 3. The rubber clip keeps the beads in use apart from the rest, and number combinations of 10 can be practised on one rod while the other holds a second example.
ScienceLab is the brand of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, Ambala, Haryana, which supplies the Rack Double Rod (Student) to nurseries, primary schools, maths resource centres and dealers in India and international markets. School procurement teams that need vendor registration details can use CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597 and GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. Visit the ScienceLab profile for company background.
Pair the double rack with these aids for doubles, halving and number-bond work:
All early-years number aids are listed in the Pre-Primary range.
How are the beads arranged on the Rack Double Rod (Student)?
The Rack Double Rod (Student) is a double wooden rack with 10 beads on each rod, set out in alternating groups of 5 white and 5 red. Having two rods lets children build one number directly above another and compare them.
What is the Rack Double Rod (Student) mainly used for?
The Rack Double Rod (Student) is mainly used for doubles and near doubles such as 6 and 6 or 6 and 7, halving numbers such as 6, 8, 10 and 12, and mental addition and subtraction up to 20 using the 5-5 structure.
Does the Rack Double Rod (Student) come with teaching guidance?
Yes, the Rack Double Rod (Student) includes a write-up with details of activities, along with a rubber clip for locating numbers on the rack. The write-up helps teachers plan doubles, halving and number-combination lessons step by step.
What age group suits the Rack Double Rod (Student)?
The description of the Rack Double Rod (Student) does not state an age range. It sits in the Pre-Primary range and covers number work up to 20, so please ask us through the contact page if you need guidance for a particular class.
Who supplies the Rack Double Rod (Student)?
The Rack Double Rod (Student) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. It is offered to nurseries, primary schools and education programmes in India and international markets, and vendor registration details are available for procurement.
What should a quotation request for the Rack Double Rod (Student) include?
A quotation request for the Rack Double Rod (Student) should include the number of racks, whether single-rod racks are also needed, and the delivery location. Send these details on the contact page, noting any export or tender requirements.
Request a quotation for the Rack Double Rod (Student) through the contact page, or list it in the enquiry cart together with single racks and dice.
Last updated: 24 September 2026