Fraction Wheel EVA Foam (Magnetic) for School Maths Lab

Quick Answer: Fraction Wheel EVA Foam (Magnetic) for School Maths Lab is a set of circular fraction pieces made from EVA foam with magnetic backing, so they hold on a magnetic board. The magnetic fraction wheel is used for class demonstrations of circle fractions, comparison and equivalence.

Soft Foam Pieces for Board Demonstrations

EVA foam, a closed-cell foam made from ethylene-vinyl acetate, is light, flexible and quiet to handle. Those properties suit board work: pieces stay put on a magnetic surface, can be peeled off and replaced quickly, and do not clatter or crack if dropped. For a teacher building fraction models in front of the whole class, that makes rearranging a wheel fast and uneventful.

The wheel makes comparison of awkward pairs straightforward. Which is larger, two thirds or three quarters? Building both on the board from their sectors shows that each falls short of a whole by one piece, and since a quarter is smaller than a third, three quarters is larger. Pupils can then check with equivalent fractions in twelfths.

A wheel also links fractions to time and turning. A quarter of the wheel is a quarter of an hour on a clock face, fifteen minutes, and a quarter turn is 90 degrees. Placing the pieces round the board like a clock face helps pupils connect the fraction they see with ‘quarter past’ and ‘half past’.

Specifications

Applications

• Whole-class demonstrations of fractions on a magnetic board
• Comparing fractions such as 2/3 and 3/4 by building both
• Relating quarters and halves of the wheel to quarter past and half past
• Converting fractions of a turn into degrees

Care & Handling

• Keep the magnetic fraction wheel away from radiators and direct sun; foam can warp with heat.
• Clean the foam with a damp cloth only; do not soak it, which can loosen the magnetic layer.
• Store the pieces flat in their wheel shape to keep the edges straight.

Why Choose LabEquip

Teachers who already have magnetic boards in their classrooms and want a lightweight demonstration set are the usual buyers. LabEquip lists it in the Mathematics School Lab Products range, alongside the Fraction Disc with Magnetic Board for groups without a board; send your requirements through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EVA foam and why is it used for fraction pieces?

EVA is ethylene-vinyl acetate, a closed-cell foam that is light, flexible and soft. Foam pieces are quiet to handle, do not crack if dropped and are easy for young pupils to pick up.

What surface does the fraction wheel need?

Its magnetic backing needs a surface a magnet will stick to, such as a steel-backed whiteboard. The title does not mention a board, so plan to use one your classroom already has.

How can the wheel connect fractions with time?

Arrange the pieces like a clock face. A quarter of the wheel matches fifteen minutes, half matches thirty minutes and three quarters matches forty-five, so the fraction and the time phrase describe the same part of the circle.

How do pupils compare 2/3 and 3/4 on the wheel?

Build both fractions from their sectors. Each is one piece short of a whole circle, and a quarter piece is smaller than a third piece, so three quarters is closer to the whole and is the larger fraction.

How is the wheel different from the fraction disc with magnetic board?

The fraction disc set comes with its own magnetic board. The fraction wheel is made of EVA foam and relies on an existing magnetic board, which suits teachers who already have one.

How should the foam pieces be cleaned?

Wipe them with a slightly damp cloth and let them dry flat. Avoid soaking the pieces or using heat, which can warp the foam or loosen the magnetic layer.

Last Updated: September 2026