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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.

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Foam Magnetic Base 10 Set
Foam Magnetic Base 10 Set - 121 pieces
$93.39
$84.90 (ex GST)
Popsticks Coloured (500)
Popsticks - 6 colours (Pack of 500)
$20.79
$18.90 (ex GST)
MAB Plastic Units - Box of 5000
MAB Plastic Units - Box of 5000
$247.50
$225.00 (ex GST)
MAB Wooden Units - 10mm (Set of 1000)
MAB Wooden Units - 10mm (Set of 1000)
$49.39
$44.90 (ex GST)
MAB Plastic Longs - Box of 200
MAB Plastic Longs - Box of 200
$97.90
$89.00 (ex GST)
MAB Wooden Units - 10mm (Box of 5000)
MAB Wooden Units - 10mm (Box of 5000)
$218.90
$199.00 (ex GST)
MAB Plastic Flats - Box of 30
MAB Plastic Flats - Box of 30
$53.90
$49.00 (ex GST)
Bundling Sticks Kit
Bundling Sticks Kit
$53.90
$49.00 (ex GST)
MAB Wooden Components Pack
MAB Wooden Components Pack
$302.50
$275.00 (ex GST)
MAB Wooden Longs - Box of 200
MAB Wooden Longs - Box of 200
$121.00
$110.00 (ex GST)
MAB Plastic Components Pack
MAB Plastic Components Pack
$291.50
$265.00 (ex GST)
MAB Wooden Flats - Set of 10
MAB Wooden Flats - Set of 10
$36.19
$32.90 (ex GST)

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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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