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This is a number investigation designed to consolidate understanding of place value. By positioning beads in different arrangements on the abacus, various number combinations can be created. Try with 6 and 9 beads first and then there is an optional extension activity with other numbers of beads.

An answer sheet is provided for the 6 and 9 bead investigations.

We have an online version of this activity here:
Bead Numbers Game
AGE
6-7 Years
CATEGORIES
Place Value
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognise the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (10s, 1s).