Decimal Abacus
Product Code : JA-MLI-1758
The Decimal Abacus (SKU JA-MLI-1758) is a spike abacus for teaching decimal place value. Its wooden base measures 15 x 4 cm and is 18 mm thick, with 7 holes holding 7 metal spikes of 4 mm thickness, and it comes with 70 beads in 7 colours. With one colour for each place, pupils can build numbers such as thousands, hundreds, tens, ones, tenths and hundredths on the spikes and see how each place is ten times the next. JaincoLab makes this decimal abacus in Ambala, India.
Specifications
The abacus has a wooden base of 15 x 4 cm and 18 mm thickness, 7 spikes of 4 mm thick metal set in 7 holes, and 70 beads in 7 colours; spike height is confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Decimal Abacus |
| SKU | JA-MLI-1758 |
| Base | Wood, 15 x 4 cm |
| Base thickness | 18 mm |
| Spikes | 7, metal, 4 mm thick, in 7 holes |
| Beads | 70, in 7 colours |
Decimal place value with the spike abacus
On the decimal abacus each spike stands for one place value, so moving beads between spikes shows exchanging ten of one place for one of the next, on both sides of the decimal point.
- Building whole numbers and decimals on the spikes
- Reading tenths and hundredths
- Exchanging ten beads for one on the next spike
- Comparing and ordering decimal numbers
- Addition and subtraction of decimals with regrouping
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one Decimal Abacus with its wooden base, 7 metal spikes and 70 beads. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
The quotation confirms the MOQ, the lead time and the packing for the quantity and destination you give. JaincoLab handles one-school orders as well as bulk and tender supply for school networks and education departments.
Frequently asked questions
How many spikes and beads does the Decimal Abacus have?
It has 7 metal spikes and comes with 70 beads in 7 colours.
What are the base dimensions?
The wooden base is 15 x 4 cm and 18 mm thick.
Which topic is it designed for?
It helps pupils understand decimal place value, including tenths and hundredths.
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Request a quote
For a price on the Decimal Abacus, email [email protected] or use the contact page, quoting SKU JA-MLI-1758, the quantity and the destination. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
