Introducing the Rekenrek
By Cindy Aossey (KCM) & Funda Gonulates (NKU)
Students need experiences with a variety of tools to internalize the structure and relationships between numbers.
The Rekenrek (also known as a bead rack, math rack, or number rack) is a tool that provides a linear structure for
students to count, build, compare, and operate with numbers. It is organized with two colors, which brings
attention to both fives and tens patterns. This tool can be used for a variety of purposes including early
counting, place value, addition and subtraction strategy instruction, and multiplication. In this video we
introduce the basic structure and features of a Rekenrek.
Targeted Standards: KY.K.CC.5, KY.K.OA.3, KY.K.OA.4, KY.1.OA.6, KY.2.OA.2