What is Base Ten? 

Base ten blocks are a mathematical manipulative used by students to learn basic mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, number senseplace value and counting. The student can manipulate the blocks in different ways to express numbers and patterns. Generally, the 3-dimensional blocks are made of a solid material such as plastic or wood and come in four sizes to indicate their individual place value: Units (one’s place), Longs (ten’s place), Flats (hundred’s place) and Blocks (thousand’s place).

Showing 1–12 of 31 results