We tell students that adding makes numbers bigger and subtracting makes them smaller, but even in kindergarten, we see examples that don’t fit.

“Equal” doesn’t just mean “the same.” Let’s unpack what equal really means in early math, and how to help students make sense of it using concrete experiences, representational models, and clear language.

Sometimes it feels like your students are playing a guessing game when it
comes to number stories. Learn how SoE helps them understand and the research that
backs it.

Use student mistakes to your advantage. See why wrong answers in math are a starting point for deeper understanding and sense-making.

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