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Counting with base ten blocks

This math skill teaches how to count using base ten blocks. It explains recognizing and adding values represented by different block types, including the hundred block, ten rods, and one cubes, to calculate the total sum.

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Teaching Transcript

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What is this number shown with base 10 blocks?

The 10 by 10 square block is 100, and we have one square block, so that's 100

The long stack is 10, and we have two long stacks, so that's 10

Then we have 3 single blocks

So let's add up 100, plus 20, plus 3. Our number is 123

Skill Practice

Counting with base ten blocks

Test your understanding of counting with base ten blocks by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.