Base Eight Blocks for Number Sense

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####Base Eight Blocks for Number Sense Base-8 or octal numbers (rather, numerals) are important in computer science because of its close connection with the binary system. For example, 111 (bin)=7 (oct). Base-8 blocks are easy to make in a 3D design environment. The impact of these blocks depends on the way they are used to communicate and model mathematical practices. Of course, after N^3, it is physically impossible to use blocks to show the meaning of a base in a positional value number system. Among the files are (Base =8, unit = 10mm ^ 3): ##### Please note that in a number (numeral) system other than base-ten, the words, ten, hundred, thousand, are now confusing, although some people do use them. A specific reference such as 8^2 is much clearer. 1. Unit (8^0=1) 2. Ten (8^1) 3. Hundred (8^2) 4. Thousand (8^3) + A different design that saves filament. 5. Multiples of Unit, Ten, Hundred for batch printing. Have fun!