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Practical Ideas for Elementary Math Teachers

Classroom-tested strategies for word problems, number sense, and making math meaningful.

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When students come across questions like “How many more does Jordan have than Emma?”, the comparison relationship often confuses them. This blog talks about how the Compare structure helps them see the relationship between the values.

November 12, 2025

What’s the Same, What’s Different: Comparison in Elementary Math Word Problems

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