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.

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.

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.

Math anxiety can create real barriers for students. Learn research-backed strategies to help your students feel more confident, supported, and successful in math.

Math anxiety is more than nervousness before a test. It’s a persistent fear of engaging with math. Learn how recognizing it can change your classroom culture.

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

Learn strategies to support multilingual learners in math by building on prior knowledge, fostering discussion-rich classrooms, and making vocabulary accessible.

Math misconceptions can start as early as kindergarten! Let’s dig into thinking around operations.

Place value is about more than the position of digits; it’s the foundation of our number system. This blog explores how we can help students think flexibly about numbers.

Tired of your kids plucking out the numbers and not reading the number story? Try numberless word problems.

Find out why number lines shouldn’t be used until 2nd grade and what to use instead.

Tips to create a math-rich environment in your elementary math classroom.