Slide the beads to explore counting, addition and subtraction with the Edx Education® Abacus. Ten rows each combine five red and five white beads, making groups of five and ten easy to see. Metal rods sit within a sturdy plastic frame that can stand upright or lie flat.
The groupings of 5 red and 5 white beads, allow children to think in terms of groups of 5 and 10. It is more efficient using the 5 and 10 as anchors for counting, addition and subtraction, than counting by 1’s. The Abacus manipulative allows children to visualise number relationships, and to develop various strategies for addition and subtraction. The Abacus is a very effective tool in understanding numbers and their relationships.
Set includes: 1 abacus Size LxWxH: 21 x 20 x 9cm Age: 5yrs+ Product Code: EDX40051
