If you’ve been following along, you know that I created Structures of Equality (SoE) as a reading comprehension tool to help students understand how to solve word problems. You’ve also heard me talk a lot about making sense in mathematics. Today, we’ll explore what it means to think like a mathematician. This post is about […]

November 29, 2023

SoE and the Standards for Mathematical Practice

SoE and the standards

I’ve shared a lot about the 3 structures and how to implement them in your classroom. Today, we’re going to focus on one element that’s critical to all of the structures – equality. A Brief Recap If you’ve been following along, you know there are 3 essential elements to every structure. Here’s a quick refresher, […]

November 15, 2023

The Importance of Equality

importance of equality