WalesOnline reported.In an effort to catch up on learning after the Covid disruption, the Department for Education is considering buying up to 360,000 abacuses to be used in up to 6,000 schools in England.The department is looking at using “rekenrek” style abacuses from the start of next term as part of a year-long “mastering number” programme which will offer places for reception, year one and two teachers in up to 6,000 schools.Suppliers are being sought to provide 360,000 abacuses which must have two rows, each with five red and five white beads.The beads must be “the flat type” not round, as children are said to find these easier to move.
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