Are your students focusing too much on choosing the ‘right’ structure? Learn how emphasizing the math main idea with Structures of Equality can change how students approach and solve math word problems.

If a problem could be modeled with REG or a Compare structure, which is the right one?

Choosing the right structure sometimes creates confusion for students and teachers alike. PET? REG? How do you decide?

SoE was founded on the idea of providing meaningful mathematics instruction for all students. Learn how all students are positively impacted when we give all kids the same opportunities.

Accuracy in visual math representations helps students understand the relationships between quantities. When should you hold students accountable?

Discover how using real-world contexts, structured discussions, and visual models can help students develop a deeper understanding of math concepts

Learn strategies to support multilingual learners in math by building on prior knowledge, fostering discussion-rich classrooms, and making vocabulary accessible.

Teaching K-3 students how to compose and decompose numbers sets the foundation for more complex math. Learn how to use manipulatives, visual representations, and real-life examples to make these concepts stick.

Struggling to help students with word problems? 1st-grade teacher Matt Spirakus shares how Structures of Equality transformed his approach.

Use student mistakes to your advantage. See why wrong answers in math are a starting point for deeper understanding and sense-making.

Word problems and geometry might seem unrelated, but with the Parts Equal Total (PET) structure, students can bridge the gap.

If students can’t explain why a tip or trick works, they shouldn’t use it. Learn why and what to do instead.