Transform place value lessons with our interactive MAB Digi-Tool. With colourful MAB blocks representing ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands, students can visually explore place value, making abstract concepts tangible and fun.

 

KEY FEATURES OF THE MAB TOOL

 

Customisable Units

Tailor your lessons by selecting the highest units you want to work with — from ones to thousands. Whether introducing basic place value or tackling complex numbers, this flexible setting adapts to your teaching needs.

 

Display Options

Control what students see with dynamic display settings. You can hide or show:

1. The number count in each column.
2. The total number represented on the MAB board.
3. The target number field.

 

These options allow for scaffolded learning, supporting students as they develop confidence and independence in understanding place value.

 

Target Number Feature

Challenge your students with the Target Number feature. Enter a target number, and have students add MAB blocks to the board to build it. This interactive activity encourages problem-solving and reinforces place value concepts.

 

Clear and Reset

Start fresh with a single click on the bin icon, clearing the mat with ease for the next number.

 

PLACE VALUE IN ACTION

   

Calculate a Hidden Number

1. Hide the column totals in the settings.
2. Drag the desired MAB blocks to add them to the board.
3. Challenge students to calculate the total number represented.
4. Reveal the total number to check their answers.

 

Build a Target Number

1. Enter a number in the Target Number box.
2. Students drag the desired MAB blocks to add them to the board to construct the target number.
3. Hide the total number field during the activity, then reveal it to verify their work.

   

With the MAB Digi-Tool, place value lessons are no longer static or abstract. This interactive, visual approach empowers students to explore, experiment, and master this foundational maths concept. Whether practicing basic counting or complex number building, the MAB Digi-Tool makes learning place value an engaging and effective experience.

 

Click here to start using the MAB Digi-Tool in your classroom today!