Structures in Use
Updated July 30, 2025 I once heard a math teacher describe word problems as “the bane of her existence”. I completely “Word problems are the bane of my existence.” I once heard a math teacher describe math stories this way, and I completely get it. There are common challenges across many classrooms: students don’t know […]
Updated July 16, 2025 There are so many word problem strategies to choose from. It can be confusing to figure out which ones to use or not use, and how to teach so students understand them. When I was in the classroom, I came across tons of tips and tricks, but they seemed to confuse […]
Bar models are the foundation for SoE. Learn how they’re enhanced through the structures.
Take a peek at the data from 3 classrooms. They range from little/no use to consistent use of SoE>
(updated July 2024) There are 3 Structures of Equality (SoE). They each have 3 critical elements to help students comprehend number stories.
(updated July 2024) SoE are based on what works with bar models and CGI. With a few upgrades, you have a reading comprehension tool for math.
