This abacus maze resource reinforcing the understanding of place value (Hundreds, Tens and Ones) and basic abacus usage for representing three-digit numbers through abacus maze puzzles.

Includes:

• Understanding Abacus Mechanics

  • The abacus has a "horizontal bar (beam, reckoning bar)" that separates the beads.

  • "top bead has value of 5" and is located above the beam.

  • "bottom beads each has a value of 1" and are located below the beam.

  • A bead is "counted" when it touches the beam.

• Representing Three-Digit Numbers

• Each maze has a "Start Here" and a "Finished" label.

• The path through the maze is determined by correctly identifying the two-digit number represented on an abacus at each step.

• 26 mazes

Directions

Each mazes are labeled "Begin at the 'Start Here' label. Color the counted abacus beads. Find the answer on a connected path. Color the answered path to the next spot. Continue until you get to the 'Finished' label." This integrates abacus recognition with problem-solving in a fun format.