Quick Answer: The Base Ten Block set is a place value manipulative made up of units, rods (longs), flats and a 10 x 10 x 10 cm cube.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Contains units, rods (longs), flats and a 10 x 10 x 10 cm cube
Models the base-ten structure of the decimal number system
Hands-on work on place value
Used for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Also covers mensuration and decimals
About This Product
Base ten blocks give children a concrete model of the base-ten idea behind our decimal number system, so place value can be introduced with pieces they can handle. The same set carries on into the four operations, mensuration and decimals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pieces are in the Base Ten Block set?
The set consists of units, rods (also called longs), flats and a 10 x 10 x 10 cm cube.