MAB is a familiar base ten system, the structure of which lends itself primarily to teaching place value, but its applications are far reaching. Ten singular ‘units’ make up one ‘long’, ten longs make up one ‘flat’, and ten flats form a ten-by-ten cube. A system like MAB is perfect for engaging students in topics they may find challenging. Using a practical resource that children can pick up and manipulate alongside other pieces helps them to recognise the relative values.
The Foam Magnetic Base Ten Set is designed for visualisation on a whiteboard. The 2D set can used on any magnetic surface such as whiteboard. Each piece is clearly marked with a grid to emphasise the concept that single units make up parts of a whole. The cube piece is a 2D graphic of a cube, overlayed with a grid.