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Find out why number lines shouldn’t be used until 2nd grade and what to use instead.

August 28, 2024

Why number paths should be used instead of number lines

A resource for teachers and caregivers: how to help with math at home

August 21, 2024

Wondering how to help your child with math at home?

Make vocabulary accessible to your students with a math word wall.

August 14, 2024

How to create a math word wall: best practices

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Tips to create a math-rich environment in your elementary math classroom.

August 7, 2024

How to create a math-rich environment (and why it matters)

The Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) approach in mathematics allows all students to access content and gain deep understanding. Given that many students struggle with comprehension, particularly in number stories, let’s explore how to teach story problems using CRA. One reason students are successful when they use Structures of Equality is because it effectively integrates all […]

May 8, 2024

CRA and SoE: how to teach story problems