Most teachers ask the same questions during word problems: “What operation do we use?” or “Are there any keywords?” These questions feel helpful. But what if they’re pulling students away from the very understanding we’re trying to build?

Numberless word problems are powerful, but fully removing numbers isn’t always the right move. Learn 4 approaches that keep students focused on the relationship, not the calculation.

Removing the numbers is just the beginning. Learn how to use a 3-day numberless word problem progression to help students slow down and make sense of math stories.

Practice tests don’t build stamina—they build burnout. Real math test stamina comes from conceptual understanding, accountability for tools, and teaching students to regulate test anxiety. Here’s what actually works.

Teen numbers are students’ gateway to the base ten system. Learn how to teach them with meaning (and how not to) from the start.

We’ve all said it. “In a minute.” “Just add a zero.” “The bigger half.” Find out why precision of language isn’t about being picky—it’s about making math more visible, accessible, and meaningful for every learner.

These 5 low-prep strategies help you create inclusive classrooms where students access, interpret, and engage with ideas from the very first moment.

A resource for caregivers to help their child make sense of math word problems. Learn how to spot the math main idea and support understanding at home.

CGI teaches students to think, not just memorize, but what if there’s one key piece missing? Learn one small shift for a huge impact. (And no, you don’t have to abandon your CGI problems!)

Multiplicative comparisons, stories with scaled relationships, are some of the trickiest problems students face. SoE helps students see the relationship before solving.

When students label their thinking precisely, their understanding becomes visible. By requiring the unit and the descriptor, we help students show meaning with their models.

This post explores how to select or adapt number stories that invite sense-making, honor students’ experiences, and align with instructional goals.