Base 10 may sound like a band from the 90s, but a Base 10 Class Set from ABC School Supplies is actually the perfect Maths Mastery resource! The base ten number system refers to the decimal numbering system used by the majority of the world and this resource helps teach children place value, number bonds, addition and subtraction.

This Class Set of Base Ten blocks includes 200 ones, 100 tens, 30 hundreds and 4 cubes, perfect for group or individual work. Base 10 blocks are perfect for children exploring number at the concrete stage of Maths Mastery, or to aid those working on problem-solving tasks that need manipulatives to support their investigation.

Reasons to Love

• Partition numbers according to the value of each digit. Demonstrate exchanging/regrouping in written methods of addition and subtraction.

Learning Outcomes

• Partition numbers according to the value of each digit. Demonstrate exchanging/regrouping in written methods of addition and subtraction.

Top Tips

• Teach Maths Mastery using Base Ten Block manipulatives.
• Help pupils visualise place value with concrete objects that can be moved around.
• Use as part of your catch-up sessions or interventions with pupils falling behind.
• Have enough Base Ten blocks for an entire class to explore the decimal numbering system used the world over.