Tired of your kids plucking out the numbers and not reading the number story? Try numberless word problems.

September 4, 2024

Numberless word problems: what, why, and how

a number line with equal intervals labeled from 1 to 8

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?

Jasmin, a 4th grade teacher from Durham, NC, shares the highs and lows with implementing Structures of Equality in her classroom. You don’t want to miss this interview.

April 17, 2024

Tales of a Fourth Grade Teacher: Using SoE to Help Students with Math Number Stories

The idea of unit is foundational to math. Learn why they’re also critical to comprehension of number stories.

February 7, 2024

Why are units important in math and for understanding number stories (aka word problems)?

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.

January 17, 2024

Solving multiplication and division word problems with the Repeated Equal Groups Structure

Bar models are the foundation for SoE. Learn how they’re enhanced through the structures.

September 20, 2023

Word Problem Instruction Reinvented