- For the 20 number range
- In groups of 5 red/blue, optionally with or without colour change
- Frame at a slight angle for optimal overview
Choice of designs Demonstration video
- For the 100 number range
- In groups of 5 red/white, optionally with or without colour change for 51
- Frame at a slight angle for optimal overview
Choice of designs Demonstration video
- For the 100 number range
- In groups of 5 red/blue, optionally with or without colour change for 51
- Frame at a slight angle for optimal overview
Choice of designs Demonstration video
- innovative abacus with rotating balls
- visual representation of the 5 number range
- sturdy and stackable
Choice of versions
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 100
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing
- suitable for any learning method
Demonstration video
- Rechenleisten-Puzzle mit den Zahlen bis 20
- mit unseren Wendeplättchen kombinierbar
- den Zahlenraum bis 20 kennen lernen
- Calculation aids for maths lessons
- Exercise set for the number ranges up to 10 and 20
- For clear and effective practice
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Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- For the 20 number range
- In groups of 5 red/blue, optionally with or without colour change
- Upright frame for compact dimensions
- Class set with 25 abacuses in a practical plastic box
Choice of designs
Demonstration video
- For the 20 number range
- In groups of 5 red/blue, optionally with or without colour change
- Upright frame for compact dimensions
Choice of models Demonstration video
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Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- rotating balls, marked with the numbers 1-20
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- also useful for checking your own work
Demonstration video
Get your set now and safe money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- innovative abacus with rotating balls
- visual representation of the 5 number range
- sturdy and stackable
Demonstration video
Get your set now and save money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- innovative abacus with rotating balls
- visual representation of the 10 number range
- sturdy and stackable
Demonstration video
- for counting 20s and 10s
- makes the changeover from counting out loud to mental arithmatic easier
- made of wood, pleasant feel
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Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- count up to the millions
- large Montessori-coloured beads, pleasant to the touch
- made of environmentally friendly RE-Wood®
Get your set now and save money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- calculate in the thousands
- large Montessori-coloured beads, pleasant to the touch
- made of environmentally friendly RE-Wood®
- innovative abacus with rotating balls
- visual representation of the 10 number range
- sturdy and stackable
Choice of versions
- made from hard foam
- for numbers 1-10 and beyond
- 4 bars and 40 red/blue stacked counters
- count up to the millions
- large Montessori-coloured beads, pleasant to the touch
- made of environmentally friendly RE-Wood®
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 100
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- suitable for any learning method
Demonstration video
- calculate in the thousands
- large Montessori-coloured beads, pleasant to the touch
- made of environmentally friendly RE-Wood®
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 20
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- suitable for any learning method
Demonstration video
- rotating balls, marked with the numbers 1-20
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- also useful for checking your own work
Demonstration video
Get your set now and safe money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- class set of 10 abacuses for the numbers in the 100s
- in a practical, unbreakable plastic box
- very sturdy frame made of RE-Wood® (recycled wood)
Colour selection Demonstration video
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Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- class set with 24 counting and abacus frames
- in a practical, unbreakable plastic box
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 20
Demonstration video
Get your set now and save money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- class set with 8 abacus frames
- in a practical, unbreakable plastic box
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 100
Demonstration video
Get your set now and save money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- class set with 8 abacus frames
- in a practical, unbreakable plastic box
- rotating balls, marked with the numbers 1-100
Demonstration video
- rotating balls in three colours for numbers up to 20
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- suitable for any learning method
Demonstration video
- rotating balls, marked with the numbers 1-100
- for adding and subtracting plus counting, complementing and comparing,
- also useful for checking your own work
Demonstration video
- task / solution for every card
- different difficulty levels
- can be used for individual and partner work
Get your set now and safe money!
Price advantage = savings compared to individual purchase
- class set of 0-20 abacuses in case, beads, blocks of 5 red/white
- made of RE-Wood®
- very stable thanks to a special casting process
Version selection Demonstration video
- For the 20 number range
- In groups of 5 red/white, optionally with or without colour change
- Frame at a slight angle for optimal overview
Choice of designs Demonstration video
Abacus - Making Counting & Calculating Easy
The abacus, also known as a counting frame, is one of the oldest calculation aids and a proven teaching tool in elementary school math classes. It is also often referred to as a counting board or counting slide. With the help of our teaching materials for mathematics in elementary school, students are actively supported in building mathematical structures. The abacus in elementary school helps simplify various quantities and operations like addition, subtraction, halving, and doubling of units and tens for children visually. With the abacus, students have the quantities in view and can better imagine abstract amounts. Additionally, the independent sliding action helps children learn faster and retain the learned concepts in their minds long-term. Make elementary school tangible with TimeTEX teaching materials!
How an Abacus Works
At TimeTEX, we have various abacuses for elementary school in our range. You will find the classic wooden frame with metal rods on which red and blue beads can be easily moved left and right. Setting and showing numbers is quick and skillful with a few finger strokes. The colors of the wooden beads represent units and tens and are also available in the red/white color combination. Alternatively, we offer innovative plastic abacuses with rotating beads. Depending on your needs, you can choose between an abacus up to 20 or one for the number range up to 100. While the large abacus is especially helpful for complex calculations, the small abacus is particularly suitable for tasks with small numbers and simpler calculations.
If you are looking for a counting slide for smaller number ranges, we also offer counting strips or counting chains. In our diverse range, we also have Montessori materials like the Montessori abacus. It allows beginners to calculate with numbers in the thousands in Montessori colors.
How to Calculate with an Abacus in Elementary School
- Each student has their own abacus of the same type.
- Initially, the beads of the counting board are on the left side.
- During calculation or setting of numbers, the beads are moved from left to right and read in reading direction.
- Numbers up to 10 are moved with one finger stroke (numbers up to 20 with two finger strokes).
- The beads in the bottom row have the value "1", the second row from the bottom "10", the third row from the bottom "100", etc. In an abacus up to 100, the beads in the top row have the value "1,000,000,000".
Sustainability: Abacus Made from Recycled Wood
Sustainability is important to TimeTEX, including our abacuses. Our wooden counting boards are made from sustainable recycled wood, meaning no additional trees need to be felled for their production. We place great value on a responsible and resource-efficient manufacturing process.
Thanks to a special casting process, our recycled wood abacuses are particularly stable and durable. The high-quality recycled wood ensures the high quality and durability of the counting boards, making them suitable for daily use in elementary school and long-term use. By using recycled wood, we help reduce the ecological footprint and support the idea of a sustainable future.
With our recycled wood abacuses, you not only receive a high-quality teaching tool but also contribute to environmental protection and sustainability. You can be assured that you are teaching your students math concepts responsibly while also caring for the environment.