The Linear Abacus® Games Book pack 2nd edition is perfect for schools and homeschooling. The pack includes
- one printed copy of our book
- one 100 bead Linear Abacus®
- one 30 bead Linear Abacus®
- one six-sided dice
- one ten-sided dice
The games book has a wide collection of number games and activities designed to help students build their skills in mental arithmetic. New games are included in this edition which include fractions and patterns! Supporting material is presented for teachers and parents which show how actions on the beads can be used to foster a deep number sense.
A FREE blog is available on our website to guide you every step of the way as you play the different games. Included are: examples on how to have conversations with children, how to pose questions, how to understand their reasoning, how to apply skills to the world or other problems, and clear descriptions of the mathematical ideas being explored in each game (perfect for planning a sequence of lessons).
Each activity includes clear illustrations which can be used by teachers, parents, and students to learn how to manipulate the abacus strings, to perform calculations, and to write about their findings. A reflection section is included to inform teachers and parents about the mathematical ideas connected to each activity and can be used as a checklist to help assess students learning and progress.
The Linear Abacus® Games Book Pack 2nd Edition
LINEAR ABACUS GAMES BOOK
ISBN: 978-0-6458676-3-3
Audience: Primary (F-6) / High School (7-9)
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 92
Published: February 2025
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 14.8cm x 21cm
Weight (kg): 168gramsSPECIFICATIONS 100 BEAD ABACUS
Bead string measures 160cm total length
Each bead measures 1cm x 1cm x 1cm
Total weight including pouch 110 gramsSPECIFICATIONS 30 BEAD ABACUS
Bead string measures 70cm total length
Each bead measures 1cm x 1cm x 1cm
Total weight including pouch 43gramsMATERIALS
Beads: Plastic
String: Faux leather
Clasps: Metal













