Counting Base Ten Blocks

Front

What is a base ten block?

Back

A base ten block is a tool used to teach counting and place value. It consists of units (1s), rods (10s), and flats (100s).

Front

How many units are in one rod?

Back

There are 10 units in one rod.

Front

What does the number 256 represent in base ten blocks?

Back

256 represents 2 hundreds (2 flats), 5 tens (5 rods), and 6 ones (6 units).

Front

What is the value of 3 flats, 6 rods, and 4 units?

Back

The value is 300 + 60 + 4, which equals 364.

Front

If you have 5 rods, how many units do you have?

Back

You have 50 units because each rod is worth 10 units.

Front

What number is represented by 3 flats, 2 rods, and 1 unit?

Back

The number is 321.

Front

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

Back

The total value is 400 + 40 + 4, which equals 444.

Front

How do you represent the number 150 with base ten blocks?

Back

You represent 150 with 1 flat (100), 5 rods (50), and 0 units.

Front

What is the value of 2 flats, 3 rods, and 5 units?

Back

The value is 200 + 30 + 5, which equals 235.

Front

If you have 6 rods, how many tens do you have?

Back

You have 60 tens because each rod is worth 10.