Base Ten Teacher Resources

Strengthen your class's understanding of place value with this series of base-ten flash cards. Including illustrations representing a variety of numbers from 13 to 94, this resource can be used in many different ways to build the numbers...

Break out the base ten blocks for this presentation on long division. Looking at two separate examples, step-by-step instructions are provided for dividing two- and three-digit numbers by single-digit divisors. Engage the class by...

How does multiplication help when dividing a number? Prepare your number crunchers to become fluent in dividing multi-digit numbers by relating base ten blocks to the standard algorithm with this video. Reinforce students’ understanding...

Help your kids develop strategies for counting. In this base-ten lesson, learners use matching cards, base 10 blocks, and dry erase markers and boards to examine the base 10 counting system.

"How can you help students visualize numbers in a way that is compatible with our base-ten number system?" The answer is simple: use ten-frames. Whether they're being used as a part of classroom routines or as instructional tools, this...

In this math worksheet, students solve four problems about base ten blocks. Students write in the value of the base ten blocks shown in each picture.

If ten $10s make $100, then how much money do twenty $10s make? Young bankers find the number of bills required to make base ten amounts in three different word problems.

First graders use a ten frame and counters to demonstrate their understanding of two-digit numbers. Use the included suggested questions to check for understanding and encourage abstract reasoning.

Take full advantage of your classroom's supply of base ten blocks with this collection of math action cards. From building towers and counting up the value of the blocks to using the blocks to measure the length of objects, these...

Base ten blocks are great tools for developing not only an understanding of whole numbers, but of decimals as well. This upper-elementary lesson plan uses these versatile manipulatives and the array model to teach young mathematicians...

In this representing numbers learning exercise, students find the value of each group of base ten blocks. Students solve 4 problems to help them learn how to represent numbers.

Using place value dice, examine reading and writing numbers with your math scholars. Three die are required for each place value up to the hundreds, and learners roll all 3 to determine a number up to 1000. They write the number in...

Learning how to regroup can be a difficult concept to learn, as well as teach. This PowerPoint does an excellent job at visualizing the process with step-by-step guidelines and base ten animations. There are multiple examples for...

Provide learners with supplemental hands-on activities to reinforce direct instruction. Four activities give them the opportunity to use what they know about place value, base ten, skip counting, and problem solving to become well...

Developing fluency with long division is a big step in the education of young mathematicians. With the support of base ten blocks, learners deepen their understanding of the operation in this elementary math lesson. Although it indicates...

Smoothly transition your class into using the long division algorithm with this hands-on math lesson. Working in pairs, young mathematicians practice using base ten blocks or play money to model division by single-digit divisors....

In this powers of ten worksheet, 5th graders multiply and divide decimals by multiples of ten. They mentally solve simple problems containing powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains 10 problems.

Base ten blocks are a great tool for teaching young mathematicians about a number of math concepts, unfortunately they aren't always available to teachers. That is, until now. This printable resource allows all children the opportunity...

Developing fluency with basic addition and subtraction is fundamental to the success of all young mathematicians. This four-day lesson series begins with learners using ten-frames and hundreds charts to recognize patterns when adding and...