Abstract: A mathematical teaching apparatus comprising block elements that fit inside a block element container. The block element container will not close until the proper number of block elements are inserted. For teaching counting and addition concepts for a number base, such as base ten, a user will quickly grasp the concepts of grouping an arbitrary number of block elements into units, such as ones, tens and hundreds. A container for holding block element containers is also provided. The block elements and containers have the same shape, and maintain a proportional ratio with each other. All block elements and containers are counted and grouped using counting devices which provide an indication of the number of units of each type present. The counting devices also signal when ten block elements or ten block element containers are inserted, signaling to a user that the block elements or containers should be inserted into a next-larger size container.

Abstract: A mathematical teaching apparatus comprising block elements that fit inside a block element container. The block element container will not close until the proper number of block elements are inserted. For teaching counting and addition concepts for a number base, such as base ten, a user will quickly grasp the concepts of grouping an arbitrary number of block elements into units, such as ones, tens and hundreds. A container for holding block element containers is also provided. The block elements and containers have the same shape, and maintain a proportional ratio with each other. All block elements and containers are counted and grouped using a counting devices which provide an indication of the number of units of each type present. The counting devices also signal when ten block elements or ten block element containers are inserted, signaling to a user that the block elements or containers should be inserted into a next-larger size container.

Abstract: A mathematical teaching apparatus comprising block elements having a front and back side, including indentations and protrusions to allow the blocks elements to stack. The block elements are inserted into a block element sleeve, which hold 10 stacked block elements. Block element sleeves are also stacked and inserted into a large sleeve, which holds 10 stacked block element sleeves. Block element sleeves also include indentations and protrusion to allow stacking. All three units are counted by counting devices which provide an indication of the number of units of each type present. The counting devices also signal when 10 block elements or 10 block element sleeves are inserted, signalling to a user that the blocks or sleeves should be inserted into a next-larger size sleeve. The mathematical teaching apparatus allows children to learn the concepts of number magnitude, addition and subtraction, including carrying and borrowing.