Big Student Abacus - Count to 100

Enhance mathematical fluency with the Big Student Abacus, an innovative counting frame designed to move beyond traditional one-by-one counting. Featuring beads grouped into fives and tens in alternating red and white colours, this abacus encourages skip counting and supports the development of effective addition and subtraction strategies. Made from eco-friendly RE-Wood, it offers a durable, tactile experience that strengthens students' number sense, helping them internalise number relationships and mental arithmetic techniques. Its compact desktop size is ideal for individual use or small groups.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops fluency in counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s through visual grouping.
• Facilitates mastery of addition and subtraction strategies like doubles and making tens.
• Promotes mental calculation skills using visual anchors and patterns.
• Strengthens understanding of number composition and decomposition.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in targeted small group activities to practise addition and subtraction strategies.
• Integrate into numeracy rotations to reinforce skip counting concepts.
• Support visual learners by demonstrating number bonds and compensation techniques.
• Use as a manipulative tool during mental maths warm-ups or assessment tasks.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early years to primary students
• Measurements: Frame 25 cm (L) x 17 cm (H) x 4.5 cm (W); beads 11 mm diameter on metal rods