Free counters
Add one, five or ten counters and drag them around the workspace for open modelling.
Free maths tool
Counters tool
A free interactive counters workspace for counting, arrays, ten frames, equal groups, addition and subtraction models.
Ten frames
Arrange counters into a ten-frame structure for early number, complements and counting discussions.
Arrays
Choose rows and columns to make a quick array for multiplication and rectangular thinking.
Equal groups
Build groups with a chosen number in each group to model multiplication and division.
What the tool does
The counters tool gives teachers and students a clean workspace for building visible models without needing physical counters on every desk.
- add and remove coloured counters
- drag counters to organise thinking
- arrange counters into a ten frame
- make arrays with chosen rows and columns
- make equal groups with chosen group size
How teachers use it
Open it on a classroom display when students need to see the structure behind a counting, multiplication or division idea.
- start with free counters for counting and combining
- use ten frames to discuss make-ten facts and complements
- build arrays before writing multiplication equations
- build equal groups before division or sharing questions
Why it is useful
Counters make the action of grouping, rearranging and comparing visible, which helps students connect objects to equations.
- supports hands-on style modelling on a screen
- connects counting, addition, subtraction, arrays and equal groups
- keeps the lesson moving without setup or pack-up time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the counters tool free?
Yes. Teachers, students and families can open the counters tool in a browser for free.
Can it make arrays?
Yes. Choose the rows and columns, then the tool builds a counter array that can be used for multiplication or area-style thinking.
Can it show equal groups?
Yes. Choose the number of groups and how many counters are in each group to model multiplication or division.
Does it score student answers?
No. It is an open modelling tool, not a scored practice activity or student-tracking page.