Plastic Base Ten Blocks (Place Value Set) | NDIS Tactile Math Aid

Bridge the gap between abstract numbers and concrete understanding with the Plastic Base Ten Blocks Set. Classified as low cost assistive technology, this tactile learning aid is specifically designed to support NDIS participants living with Dyscalculia, Autism (ASD), ADHD, or learning disabilities who struggle with "number sense" and mathematical concepts.

For many neurodivergent learners, seeing numbers on a page can be overwhelming and abstract. These durable plastic manipulatives convert math into a physical experience. By physically holding a "unit" (1) and comparing it to a "rod" (10) or a "flat" (100), the participant receives immediate visual and tactile proof of how numbers work. This multi-sensory approach reduces the cognitive load required for calculation, lowers math-related anxiety, and builds the foundational logic needed for financial literacy and independent living.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

• Supporting Dyscalculia: Provides a physical representation of quantity, helping participants who lack innate "number sense" to visualize the difference between tens, hundreds, and thousands.

• Enhancing Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the small 1cm unit cubes requires pincer grip and precision, supporting fine motor development alongside cognitive learning.

• Visual-Spatial Learning: Allows concepts like addition, subtraction, and volume to be "built" rather than just imagined, catering to visual learners who struggle with auditory instructions.

• Improving Focus: The tactile nature of the blocks provides a constructive outlet for restless hands (ADHD), keeping the user engaged in the learning task for longer periods.

Key Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive Place Value System: Available in two set sizes to suit different learning levels, covering units (ones), rods (tens), flats (hundreds), and cubes (thousands).

• Durable Non-Toxic Plastic: Unlike foam alternatives that can crumble or absorb sensory fluids, these solid plastic blocks are hygienic, easy to clean, and built to withstand frequent handling.

• Standardised 1cm Units: Each unit block measures exactly 1cm³, making them compatible with standard metric measurement learning and other educational resources.

• Integrated Storage: Comes with a dedicated storage box (1 or 2 depending on set size), helping to teach organization and executive function by keeping the many pieces contained.

• Versatile Learning Tool: Beyond math, these blocks support logical thinking and pattern recognition, serving as a versatile tool for various therapy goals.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology.

• Core - Consumables: 03_090000911_0103_1_1 (Low Cost AT - Personal Care/Safety).

We recommend consulting with your Educational Psychologist or Occupational Therapist (OT) to integrate these manipulatives into your numeracy capacity-building plan.

Meticulous Specifications

• Product Type: Base Ten Math Manipulatives

• Material: Solid, Non-Toxic Plastic

• Unit Dimensions: 1cm x 1cm x 1cm

• Rod Dimensions: 1cm x 1cm x 10cm

• Flat Dimensions: 1cm x 10cm x 10cm

• Cube Dimensions: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm

• Set 1 (Standard): 1 Cube, 10 Flats, 20 Rods, 100 Units.

• Set 2 (Large): 2 Cubes, 20 Flats, 110 Rods, 200 Units.

• Storage: Plastic container included.

Package Includes

• Option 1 (Standard Set):

  • 1 x Thousand Cube

  • 10 x Hundred Flats

  • 20 x Ten Rods

  • 100 x One Units

  • 1 x Storage Box

• Option 2 (Large Set):

  • 2 x Thousand Cubes

  • 20 x Hundred Flats

  • 110 x Ten Rods

  • 200 x One Units

  • 2 x Storage Boxes