Students can write an equation and still miss what the story says. Learn how to help them check it against their structure, with examples in first, third, and fourth grade.

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.

Writing an equation from a Repeated Equal Groups model is possible but only after students understand what the structure is showing. Here’s how to make that connection explicit.

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

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.