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# Tally Marks Block

> Learn how to use Tally Marks blocks to display quantity representations using tally marks.

The **Tally Marks** block displays a quantity represented in tally marks. Use it to demonstrate counting, data recording, and the tally mark grouping system.

This is a display block for teaching and demonstration since it shows a fixed number of tally marks.

> [!NOTE]
>
> For assessable tally mark activities where learners create or count tallies, use the [Tally Marks Question](https://edzo.mintlify.site/creating/resources/question-blocks/tally-marks-question.md) block instead.

## When to use Tally Marks blocks

Tally Marks blocks work well for:

* Demonstrating the tally mark system (groups of five)
* Showing quantities in data recording contexts
* Illustrating counting by fives
* Providing visual examples alongside explanations
* Teaching survey and data collection concepts

## Settings

### Display settings

**Initial tally marks** `number` (default: 5)

The number of tally marks to display (0–100).

**Tally mark size** `select` (default: md)

The visual size of the tally marks:

* **Small**: Compact tally marks
* **Medium**: Standard size
* **Large**: Larger tally marks for visibility

**Show amount** `switch` (default: true)

When enabled, displays the numeric count alongside the tally marks.

## Tips for teachers and parents

**Best practices:**

* Use tally marks to reinforce skip counting by fives
* Show the numeric amount alongside tallies to connect representations
* Use larger sizes for younger learners or whole-class display
* Demonstrate how every fifth mark crosses through the previous four
* Pair with data collection activities (surveys, observations)
* Progress to Tally Marks Question blocks once learners understand the system

## Related blocks

* [Tally Marks Question](https://edzo.mintlify.site/creating/resources/question-blocks/tally-marks-question.md). Assessable version where learners create tally marks


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