Repeated Equal Groups is supposed to show understanding, not produce answers. Except sometimes, the drawing does both at once. Here’s when that happens, and how to make sure it stays about comprehension.

See how REG and Math Practice Standard 2 work together to help students comprehend word problems, bridging abstract reasoning and real-world problem solving.

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?

Number stories that include multiplicative relationships can be a challenge. The Repeated Equal Groups (REG) structure helps students understand what’s happening in the problem.