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Practical Ideas for Elementary Math Teachers

Classroom-tested strategies for word problems, number sense, and making math meaningful.

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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.

February 18, 2026

Precision of Language in Math: Why the Words We Choose Matter

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

February 11, 2026

Student Engagement Strategies for Elementary Classrooms

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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.

January 21, 2026

Helping Your Child Make Sense of Word Problems

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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!)

January 14, 2026

What’s Missing from CGI? 

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

December 10, 2025

Making Sense of Multiplicative Comparisons in Word Problems

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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.

December 3, 2025

Moving Beyond Traditional Bar Models

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

November 19, 2025

Choosing High-Quality Elementary Math Word Problems 

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When students come across questions like “How many more does Jordan have than Emma?”, the comparison relationship often confuses them. This blog talks about how the Compare structure helps them see the relationship between the values.

November 12, 2025

What’s the Same, What’s Different: Comparison in Elementary Math Word Problems

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Flat tops and ones-place rules might help kids label numbers as odd or even, but they miss the why. This post shows how to build deeper understanding using the Compare structure and equal group reasoning.

October 29, 2025

Teaching Odd and Even Conceptually, Not as a Trick

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Fractions confuse students not because they can’t calculate but because they don’t truly understand what fractions represent. This article unpacks the most common fraction misconceptions, why they occur, and how teachers can shift from rules to reasoning with stories, visuals, and models.

October 15, 2025

When Fractions Don’t Make Sense

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Learn how the Repeated Equal Groups (REG) structure builds comprehension, connects visuals to meaning, and supports confident problem-solving.

October 1, 2025

What Are Repeated Equal Groups? 

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After three years with Structures of Equality, fourth grade teacher Jasmin isn’t just trying it out, she’s all in. Her story offers insight into what changes when comprehension leads and scaffolds support real thinking.

September 10, 2025

Three Years In: A Teacher’s Journey with SoE