There are countless benefits to using representations, both hands on and pictorial representations into our math classrooms. Through representations our students:

• explore, visualize, and make sense of math concepts and processes
• strengthen their ability to communicate their mathematical thinking 
• visualize, simplify, and solve math problems.

Come and experience fifth grade math through representations and explore the benefits of allowing students to move from the concrete to the abstract.

As a result of today's learning, participants will be able to:

• guide students into deeper math understanding
• respond to the challenges of their math curriculum 
• support students who are struggling, excelling, and anywhere in between.