Teach addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers using hands-on experiences.

Laying a foundation for conceptual understanding of the number system can set students up for success long into their academic studies. Teachers can lay the foundation for deep intuitive and conceptual understanding with the right materials, especially when these material representations are introduced early in a child's study of numbers. However, these materials can help students understand the number system at any age. The workshop will show teachers how to use manipulatives to guide students to understand the decimal system, place value and the meaning of the four operations and to discover for themselves the rules for carrying out operations on large numbers using algorithms. This work can be used to enhance conceptual understanding alongside any curriculum being used.