Instructional Practices
Sometimes it feels like your students are playing a guessing game when it
comes to number stories. Learn how SoE helps them understand and the research that
backs it.
Ever notice students try to sneak counting on their fingers? Many kids have been told not to. Here’s why they actually should.\
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.
See how REG and Math Practice Standard 2 work together to help students comprehend word problems, bridging abstract reasoning and real-world problem solving.
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?
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.
