Place Value Blocks

Front

What is Place Value?

Back

Place Value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in the number 345, the 3 is in the hundreds place, so it represents 300.

Front

What do MAB blocks represent?

Back

MAB blocks (Multi-Base Arithmetic Blocks) represent numbers using units, rods, and flats to show ones, tens, and hundreds.

Front

How many units are in one rod?

Back

One rod represents 10 units.

Front

How many rods are in one flat?

Back

One flat represents 100 units.

Front

What is the value of 3 flats, 2 rods, and 4 units?

Back

The value is 324 (3 hundreds, 2 tens, and 4 ones).

Front

What number is represented by 5 flats, 1 rod, and 3 units?

Back

The number is 513.

Front

If you have 4 rods, what number do you have?

Back

You have 40 (4 tens).

Front

What is the value of 2 flats and 5 units?

Back

The value is 205.

Front

How do you read the number 630?

Back

You read it as 'six hundred thirty'.

Front

What is the value of 1 flat, 0 rods, and 6 units?

Back

The value is 106.