Ever notice students try to sneak counting on their fingers? Many kids have been told not to. Here’s why they actually should.\

Memorizing math facts to ten is helpful, but understanding them is even better. The Parts Equal Total (PET) structure helps kids see number relationships instead of isolated facts, making math more intuitive.

The best math test prep isn’t about last-minute drills; it’s about giving students strategies to access what they already know. A simple way to help students feel more prepared and confident on test day.

Anchor charts in your math classroom help make abstract concepts more accessible. They also increase retention and help promote independence.

Are your students struggling with the PET structure? Use manipulatives and visual representations to gradually build their confidence and understanding.

Estimation uses number relationships to build reasoning. Strategies like close comparisons, focusing on ‘less,’ and warm-ups increase problem-solving skills.

The Compare structure helps students make sense of ‘more’ and ‘less’, building sense-making and mathematical reasoning skills.

See how REG and Math Practice Standard 2 work together to help students comprehend word problems, bridging abstract reasoning and real-world problem solving.

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.