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We need Rekenreks to support my students' mathematical development by allowing them a visual/manipulative representation of numbers - hands on math! Using Rekenreks allows children more than the ability to count. This tool allows children to learn to count and develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantity. This then makes the move from counting to addition and subtraction and higher level operations, a logical one to understand. Rekenreks allow children to move from abstract concepts to concrete ones - essential when first learning. I have found this tool even more helpful for those children struggling with numerical skills. The children are given a concrete path to a development of the understanding of numeracy. It has also added to the children being able to subitize (being able to look at a small amount and accurately know how many without counting). We have borrowed them from other classes to see how they work to great effect. I have used them in our large group and then split into our smaller groups for follow up work. They have created interest and greater understanding as well as an element of fun and excitement. The children have used them for independent work and completing peer to peer activities. Without this understanding of number sense, it becomes that much more difficult to understand and use higher operations.

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We need Rekenreks to support my students' mathematical development by allowing them a visual/manipulative representation of numbers - hands on math! Using Rekenreks allows children more than the ability to count. This tool allows children to learn to count and develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantity. This then makes the move from counting to addition and subtraction and higher level operations, a logical one to understand. Rekenreks allow children to move from abstract concepts to concrete ones - essential when first learning. I have found this tool even more helpful for those children struggling with numerical skills. The children are given a concrete path to a development of the understanding of numeracy. It has also added to the children being able to subitize (being able to look at a small amount and accurately know how many without counting). We have borrowed them from other classes to see how they work to great effect. I have used them in our large group and then split into our smaller groups for follow up work. They have created interest and greater understanding as well as an element of fun and excitement. The children have used them for independent work and completing peer to peer activities. Without this understanding of number sense, it becomes that much more difficult to understand and use higher operations.

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