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MAB: Multibase Arithmetic Blocks

MAB: Multibase Arithmetic Blocks

MAB or Base Ten Blocks are a great resource to teach math concepts including addition, subtraction, place value and counting. Perfect for the classroom, individual units, longs, flats and cubes can be easily manipulated to express numbers and patterns for problem solving. Sets vary, with plastic, wood and foam options available. All sets come in easy-to-store containers.

MAB Plastic Units - 10mm (Set of 1000)

MAB Plastic Units - 10mm (Set of 1000)

$62.59

$56.90 (ex GST)

MAB Wooden Student Set - 131 pieces

MAB Wooden Student Set - 131 pieces

$75.90

$69.00 (ex GST)

MAB Plastic Longs - Set of 100

MAB Plastic Longs - Set of 100

$53.79

$48.90 (ex GST)

Place Value Frame

Place Value Frame

$42.90

$39.00 (ex GST)

MAB Plastic Flats - Set of 10

MAB Plastic Flats - Set of 10

$20.79

$18.90 (ex GST)

Maths Class Kit Package - Upper (Years 5-6)

Maths Class Kit Package - Upper (Years 5-6)

$2,090.00

$1,900.00 (ex GST)

MAB Plastic Cube

MAB Plastic Cube

$10.89

$9.90 (ex GST)

MAB Wooden Class Set

MAB Wooden Class Set

$511.50

$465.00 (ex GST)

Middle Primary Maths Trolley (Years 3-4)

Middle Primary Maths Trolley (Years 3-4)

$3,025.00

$2,750.00 (ex GST)

MAB Plastic Class Set

MAB Plastic Class Set

$346.50

$315.00 (ex GST)

Upper Primary Maths Trolley (Years 5-6)

Upper Primary Maths Trolley (Years 5-6)

$3,135.00

$2,850.00 (ex GST)

Donut Abacus Set

Donut Abacus Set

$64.90

$59.00 (ex GST)

As their name suggests, Multibase Arithmetic Blocks (MABs) are designed to help children hone their arithmetic skills. Whether they’re learning addition (one block plus another block equals 2) or multiplication (2 sets of blocks with 3 pieces each result in a total of 6 blocks), these blocks give a nice visual representation of these concepts in action.

MABs can be made of wood or plastic. Wood has a better visual appeal, but plastic has greater durability. Make sure to account for these differences when choosing which type of block to use in class.

Activity Ideas:

Making MABs. Using MABs, students can construct any 3D shape they want.
Maths with MABs. True to their name, MABs can be used to demonstrate a variety of arithmetic operations. You can manipulate them to show addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Base Ten Activities. Take inspiration from Dr. Paul Swan’s ‘Base Ten Blocks Book’ for more ideas on using MABs in a classroom setting.

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