Structures in Use
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?
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
Word problems and geometry might seem unrelated, but with the Parts Equal Total (PET) structure, students can bridge the gap.
The main idea is as critical in math as it is in literacy. And it’s a key component of Structures of Equality.
Find out why formative assessment is important and how to use them effectively in your math classroom.
Tired of your kids plucking out the numbers and not reading the number story? Try numberless word problems.
Watch Valerie Faulkner connect what students know about composing and decomposing numbers to solve with a Parts Equal Total (PET) structure.
Number stories and fractions can both be challening concepts for students to grasp. With SoE, we can scaffold to support comprehension and make difficult tasks much easier.
The Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) approach in mathematics allows all students to access content and gain deep understanding. Given that many students struggle with comprehension, particularly in number stories, let’s explore how to teach story problems using CRA. One reason students are successful when they use Structures of Equality is because it effectively integrates all […]
The idea of fewer is a difficult concept to understand. There are lots of reasons why, like you can’t actually see fewer. No wonder it’s a challenging idea for students!
