Are your students focusing too much on choosing the ‘right’ structure? Learn how emphasizing the math main idea with Structures of Equality can change how students approach and solve math word problems.

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?

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