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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 Class Set

MAB Plastic Class Set

$324.50

$295.00 (ex GST)

MAB Wooden Units - Box of 2000

MAB Wooden Units - Box of 2000

$104.50

$95.00 (ex GST)

Donut Abacus Set

Donut Abacus Set

$64.90

$59.00 (ex GST)

MAB Wooden Longs - Set of 100

MAB Wooden Longs - Set of 100

$65.89

$59.90 (ex GST)

MAB Foam Flats - Set of 10

MAB Foam Flats - Set of 10

$8.90 - Save $4.45 Special Price $4.90

$4.45 (ex GST)

MAB Wooden Flats - Box of 30

MAB Wooden Flats - Box of 30

$97.90

$89.00 (ex GST)

Plastic Cubes - 2cm

2cm Non-interlocking Plastic Cubes - 4 colours (Box of 100)

$36.19

$32.90 (ex GST)

MAB Plastic Units - Box of 2000

MAB Plastic Units - Box of 2000

$108.90

$99.00 (ex GST)

Foam Magnetic Base 10 Set

Foam Magnetic Base 10 Set - 121 pieces

$95.59

$86.90 (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)

$53.79

$48.90 (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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