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Numberless word problems are powerful, but fully removing numbers isn’t always the right move. Learn 4 approaches that keep students focused on the relationship, not the calculation.

March 25, 2026

How to Choose the Right Word Problem Strategy

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Removing the numbers is just the beginning. Learn how to use a 3-day numberless word problem progression to help students slow down and make sense of math stories.

March 18, 2026

How to Teach Numberless Word Problems: A 3-Day Comprehension Progression

We’ve all said it. “In a minute.” “Just add a zero.” “The bigger half.” Find out why precision of language isn’t about being picky—it’s about making math more visible, accessible, and meaningful for every learner.

February 18, 2026

Precision of Language in Math: Why the Words We Choose Matter

A resource for caregivers to help their child make sense of math word problems. Learn how to spot the math main idea and support understanding at home.

January 21, 2026

Helping Your Child Make Sense of Word Problems

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CGI teaches students to think, not just memorize, but what if there’s one key piece missing? Learn one small shift for a huge impact. (And no, you don’t have to abandon your CGI problems!)

January 14, 2026

What’s Missing from CGI? 

After three years with Structures of Equality, fourth grade teacher Jasmin isn’t just trying it out, she’s all in. Her story offers insight into what changes when comprehension leads and scaffolds support real thinking.

September 10, 2025

Three Years In: A Teacher’s Journey with SoE

Explore how early math routines help students understand that numbers are composed of other numbers: a foundational idea that supports place value, fractions, and meaningful problem solving.

August 6, 2025

Numbers Are Composed of Other Numbers

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Subtraction isn’t about taking something away. It’s about making sense of relationships. See why “take away” leads to misconceptions and how to shift your language.

July 9, 2025

Subtraction Does Not Mean “Take Away”

A reflection on how Pam Seda’s work validates my mission to bring equity, comprehension, and deep thinking into math classrooms.

June 11, 2025

A Shared Language of Equity: How Pam Seda’s Work Affirms the Vision Behind Structures of Equality

Math anxiety can create real barriers for students. Learn research-backed strategies to help your students feel more confident, supported, and successful in math.

May 28, 2025

What To Do About Math Anxiety: Practical Strategies 

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Just because a student can’t calculate fluently doesn’t mean they can’t think deeply. Let’s dismantle gatekeeping and open access to rich, meaningful math for all students.

May 14, 2025

Gatekeeping: Why Calculation Shouldn’t Block Access to Rich Math Content

Many students struggle with math not because of computation, but because they don’t know where to start. Learn how Structures of Equality (SoE) helps students decode word problems and build confidence in problem-solving.

April 23, 2025

Making Math Make Sense: The Role of Reading Comprehension