One class. One tool. One shared mathematical language.

A set of 30 Linear Abacus® 100-bead strings is the natural starting point for a school implementing the Linear Abacus method — enough for every student in a single classroom, with a few spares for absences and replacements.

Each string is individually pouched and ready to distribute on day one. Durable enough for daily use, compact enough for a desk drawer or classroom tray, and consistent enough to build the shared vocabulary of number and measurement that makes mathematical conversations possible across a whole class.

What this set supports across Years 1–8: Place value · Addition and subtraction · Multiplication and division · Fractions, decimals and percentages · Length, area and volume · Unit conversions · Algebra — variables and linear equations

Each string: 100 plastic cube beads on a faux leather string · Each bead 1cm × 1cm × 1cm · Individual fabric pouch included · String length 160cm

The Linear Abacus® is the only manipulative that connects number and measurement through a single continuous tool — building the consistent vocabulary that underpins STEM thinking from Year 1 through to Year 8.

Equipping more than one classroom? Multiple sets cover a full year level. For orders of 100 strings or more, see the Bulk Set for better value — or contact us for a personalised quote.

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The Linear Abacus Is a core tool in my classroom!

I’ve used it to transform conceptual ideas into concrete materials, providing meaning and imagery for students and maximise their overall acquisition and achievement in Maths.

The Linear Abacus team are stellar and also provide opportunity to extend my knowledge and teaching practises .

Noly Noble Learning Specialist