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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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If a problem could be modeled with REG or a Compare structure, which is the right one?

January 22, 2025

Repeated Equal Groups or Multiplicative Compare: which SoE should you use?

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Choosing the right structure sometimes creates confusion for students and teachers alike. PET? REG? How do you decide?

January 15, 2025

Which structure represents the number story?

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The main idea is as critical in math as it is in literacy. And it’s a key component of Structures of Equality.

October 16, 2024

Finding the main idea in math?