“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.

June 25, 2025

More Than ‘the Same’: How Do You Explain Equal?

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.

April 2, 2025

The “why” behind SoE: rethinking wordproblems

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

November 13, 2024

Math misconceptions: incorrect responses as a teaching tool

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

October 23, 2024

4 common elementary math misconceptions around operations (and how to avoid them)