Base 10 Blocks

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What are Base 10 Blocks?

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Base 10 Blocks are tools used to teach place value and arithmetic. They represent numbers using units (1s), rods (10s), and flats (100s).

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What does each unit in Base 10 Blocks represent?

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Each unit represents the value of 1.

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What does each rod in Base 10 Blocks represent?

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Each rod represents the value of 10.

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What does each flat in Base 10 Blocks represent?

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Each flat represents the value of 100.

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How do you represent the number 23 using Base 10 Blocks?

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You would use 2 rods (20) and 3 units (3).

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What is the value of the underlined digit in the number 510?

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The value of the underlined digit is 10.

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How do you add numbers using Base 10 Blocks?

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You combine the units, rods, and flats to find the total value.

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What is the value of 3 rods and 4 units?

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The value is 34.

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How do you subtract using Base 10 Blocks?

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You take away the corresponding units, rods, or flats from the total.

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What number is represented by 3 flats, 2 rods, and 4 units?

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The number is 324.