Teachables Multi Base Ten Units - Numeracy Manipulatives, Set of 100

This wooden base ten units set includes 100 solid timber pieces, each precisely cut to measure 1 cm (L) x 1 cm (H) x 1 cm (W). Designed as a high-quality, durable resource, these units are ideal for hands-on mathematical exploration. As a foundational component of a complete base ten system, these units represent the number 1 and can be used independently or alongside other place value manipulatives, such as base ten longs (S900-2), flats (S900-3), and cubes (S900-4), which are sold separately. Students are able to physically build and visualise mathematical concepts such as place value, number composition, and decomposition. The uniform shape and size allow for accurate modelling of addition, subtraction, and comparison tasks. These blocks are also an excellent tool for seriation and pattern creation, enabling learners to investigate spatial reasoning and measurement. Their open-ended design encourages both structured learning and creative exploration, making them suitable for use in numeracy rotations or construction play. Educators can extend learning through challenges such as constructing a metre or square metre using various combinations of base ten pieces, promoting strategic thinking and estimation. This resource not only supports core curriculum goals but also fosters inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving in the classroom.

Educational Benefits:

• Facilitates conceptual understanding of number value and composition.
• Enhances visual and tactile learning of place value and number relationships.
• Strengthens mental computation by supporting concrete-to-abstract transitions.
• Encourages mathematical inquiry through experimentation and manipulation.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set challenges to build a specific total using only base ten units and longs.
• Integrate into a numeracy centre for individual or group place value activities.
• Explore measurement by building a linear metre or estimating a square metre using different blocks.
• Use for pattern building and shape replication to reinforce sequencing and logical thinking.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for Foundation to Year 6
• Measurements: Each unit is 1 cm (L) x 1 cm (H) x 1 cm (W)