Learning Resources 2-Color Desktop Abacus With Red Frame For Teaching Math Counting Addition Subtraction Place Value For Kids Ages 5 And Over
Why you'll like it
- Visual Math Mastery — Beads are color-coded in groups of five to help children learn to subitize and recognize number quantities instantly.
- Tactile Learning Experience — Physically sliding the beads allows children to bridge the gap between abstract numbers and concrete physical quantities.
- Stable Desktop Design — The frame is designed to be thicker than the bead rows, ensuring the abacus lies flat on a desk for steady two-handed manipulation.
- Comprehensive Concept Building — Supports a wide range of math skills including counting to 100, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and identifying place value.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand frequent use in both active classroom environments and home-based learning activities.
Product details
Description
The Learning Resources 2-Color Desktop Abacus is an essential educational tool designed to help children aged five and older master fundamental mathematical concepts. By bridging the gap between abstract numbers and concrete, physical quantities, this abacus allows students to visually and tangibly move beads to explore counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and place value.
The device features ten rows of ten beads, with each row split into two distinct colors to represent groups of five. This color-coding enables children to practice subitizing—the ability to recognize the number of items in a group instantly—without needing to count them one by one.
Crafted with a sturdy, durable plastic red frame that is thicker than the rows of beads, the abacus is designed to lie perfectly flat on student desks for stable, two-handed manipulation. This design makes it an ideal resource for both classroom environments and home-schooling setups.
Whether you are teaching basic arithmetic or reinforcing complex place value understanding, this tactile manipulative provides the visual reinforcement necessary for young learners to build confidence in their math abilities.
How to use
- Place the abacus flat on a desk.
- To practice counting, slide beads from left to right row by row.
- For addition or subtraction, move the corresponding number of beads to represent the math problem visually.
- Use the color-coded groupings of five to quickly identify sums or differences without individual counting.
- Refer to the included educational guide for specific activities tailored to teaching multiplication and place value concepts.
Ingredients
Constructed from high-quality, durable, non-toxic BPA-free plastic materials.
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Specifications
| Brand | Learning Resources |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 00765023843354 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
Ratings & reviews
From our customers
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- Kelley5 ★
Fantastic for math
In the middle of the school year, we moved to a more rigorous school system and I needed to help my first grader catch up to his classmates in math. As a kid I remember having a traditional Fisher Price abacus with rows of ten beads in alternating colors. I never really "got" that abacus.After reading the explanation that came with this one - the logic made perfect sense to me and seems brilliant in its simplicity. It even made me think about how I add in a different, more intuitive way. I believe this helped my son get a handle on beginning addition. He definitely liked moving the beads about and having a physical way of figuring out the problems.We already had Cuisenaire Rods (http://www.Dropy.com/Learning-Resources-Connecting-Cuisenaire-Introductory/dp/B000F8T9HW) and a Plastic Base Ten Number Concepts Set (http://www.Dropy.com/Plastic-Base-Ten-Number-Concepts/dp/1564514498) But, for the way his class was learning addition, the abacus was particularly helpful. After using it for a while you start to visualize the answer in your head, and if you don't have the abacus, you can use your 5 fingers on each hand using the same concepts.Sometimes we get out the Cuisenaire Rods or the Base Ten blocks instead - depends on what's getting covered. I'm actually glad I have all three ways of showing math concepts.I will note that my father-in-law, a former high school math teacher, briefly looked at the Abacus declared he didn't get it at all and said we should just get a "chinese" style abacus instead. My husband grew up with a Chinese style abacus (obviously his Dad taught him on that) and also claims he doesn't understand this one at all. (I think he's only put about 3 minutes into looking at it.) But, I'm the one who usually goes over the homework and I "get" it, as does my son, - so, I'm sticking with this one.
- Dee5 ★
Wonderful learning tool for kids
This abacus is inexpensive and very functional. If a small child breaks it you can easily replace it. As a first grader my teacher taught me to use an abacus; this gives a child a significant advantage in grasping the concepts of basic math. You have columns for ones, tens, hundreds and thousands. My three year old daughter now understands that when she gets ten beads of ones that is the same as 1 bead in the hundreds columns and she can count one to a hundred and compare to her wall chart.This is a great learning tool; a child can use their minds and their hands at the same time. The abacus holds their interest.This is a great, inexpensive way to start a child learning math without boring them into inattentiveness. The image doesn't really show it but if you slide all the beads on one wire there is adequate space between the beads on the adjacent wires (which is necessary to really use it). Beads alternate colors at intervals of 5 which facilitates exercises such as counting by fives.We use this abacus to play an educational game with our daughter. We set up a little market in our home and she keeps up with what she has sold using the abacus. I fully expect that she will be able to calculate her gross sales in a few months.I first purchased her the Melissa and Doug abacus which is a cute toy with sliding beads but it isn't functional. As pointed out by a reviewer of that toy it lacks several integral design concepts, i.e. the beads from one wire to another will overlap the adjacent rows when you slide them all over and the beads on the wires are not different colors at 5 bead intervals. In short you can't really use that one.This abacus is actually functional and is a great way to introduce a child to basic math. Recommended.
- Csajtr4 ★
Perfectly fine starter abacus
I purchased this for my kinder/1st grade daughter. It is quite thin plastic and seems flimsy on first inspection, but it has held up fine to daily use. It is perfect for teaching regrouping and my daughter can now do significantly more difficult problems with it. She absolutely loves it and chooses to do all her math work, no matter how simple, with it. I think it will last plenty long enough to serve its purpose.
FAQs
What is abacus math?
Abacus math is a method of performing arithmetic calculations using a physical tool called an abacus. It helps students visualize numbers and operations like addition and subtraction through the movement of beads, turning abstract math problems into tangible, hands-on tasks.
Is the abacus good for children with ADHD?
Yes, many educators find the abacus beneficial for children with ADHD. Its tactile, hands-on nature provides physical engagement that can help keep a child focused and grounded while working through mathematical concepts.
What is the purpose of the two-color grouping?
The two-color grouping into sets of five is specifically designed to help children develop subitizing skills. By seeing beads in small, recognizable chunks, children learn to identify larger numbers more quickly without having to count each individual bead.
Are these products authentic imports from the USA?
Yes, all products sold by Dropy India are 100% authentic USA-imported goods. We source our inventory directly from verified suppliers in the United States to ensure you receive genuine quality products.
Is this suitable for a classroom environment?
Absolutely. The durable construction and desk-flat design make this model particularly well-suited for repetitive use in busy classroom settings as well as for dedicated home-schooling instruction.
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