A mathematics education apparatus comprises a base array. The base array
includes a plurality of rows, with each row having ten receiving
positions. The mathematics education device further comprises a plurality
of number pieces that each correspond to a number, including at least one
number piece corresponding to numbers one through ten. Each number piece
has a linear length that is proportional to the number corresponding to
that number piece. Additionally, each number piece is configured to cover
a quantity of receiving positions on the base array equal to the number
corresponding to that number piece.