Base Ten Blocks
Product Code : JL-LEP-10285
The Base Ten Blocks (SKU JL-LEP-10285) are used to teach number value and place value. The set has 100 red unit cubes of 1 cm, 10 yellow rods of 1 x 1 x 10 cm, 10 green flats of 1 x 10 x 10 cm and one blue cube of 10 x 10 x 10 cm, each type in its own colour. Because ten of one piece make the next, base ten blocks let pupils see exchanging, regrouping and the size of hundreds and thousands. They are hard plastic with smooth edges. JaincoLab manufactures them in India, made as per DepEd guidelines.
Specifications
The set is specified by material and pieces: smooth non-toxic hard plastic, 100 unit cubes (1 cm, red), 10 rods (1 x 1 x 10 cm, yellow), 10 flats (1 x 10 x 10 cm, green) and 1 cube (10 x 10 x 10 cm, blue).
| Product | Base Ten Blocks |
| SKU | JL-LEP-10285 |
| Material | Hard plastic, smooth surfaces and edges, free from toxic materials |
| Unit block | 100 pcs, 1 x 1 x 1 cm, red |
| Rod block | 10 pcs, 1 x 1 x 10 cm, yellow |
| Flat block | 10 pcs, 1 x 10 x 10 cm, green |
| Cube block | 1 pc, 10 x 10 x 10 cm, blue |
| Colour coding | Each block type has a distinct colour for its place value |
| Specification reference | As per DepEd guidelines |
Applications of base ten blocks
The blocks are used across primary number work wherever place value needs to be seen. Typical uses are:
- Building numbers with ones, tens, hundreds and a thousand
- Regrouping in addition and subtraction
- Modelling decimals with the flat as one whole
- Introducing area and volume with the flats and cube
Scope of supply and ordering
Each unit is one base ten blocks set with the pieces listed in the specification table. The place value chart is a separate item.
Frequently asked questions
What pieces are in the set?
100 unit cubes, 10 rods, 10 flats and 1 large cube.
How are the pieces told apart?
By colour: red units, yellow rods, green flats and a blue cube.
What are they made of?
Smooth hard plastic, free from toxic materials.
Related products
Other number manipulatives:
Browse Laboratory Equipment Products or the range from JaincoLab as a maths lab equipment manufacturer in India.
Request a quote
To order the Base Ten Blocks, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
