Episode Synopsis "EP 03 Rekenrek and Representation"
The Rekenrek is a powerful mathematical tool used to nurture the development of number sense, with its natural focus on the 5 and 10 structures, which is instrumental in helping children visualize numbers, and see them as collections of objects in groups. Ini this episode, Cathy Fosnot is joined by Jennifer Burrows (YRDSB) and Heather Theijsmeijer (Rainbow District School Board) for a conversation about the power of Rekenrek in the mathematics classroom.