Name: Identifying the Math Main Idea of a Story Problem (K-5)
Start: 2025-08-05T04:00:01-0400
End: 2025-08-05T04:00:01-0400

Join us for the 2025 Math Summit! Our focus is on Maximizing Potential: Transformational Math Teaching and Learning. Registration begins May 1st for this impactful day of professional development and networking through session, Book Clubs, and a Share-a-thon.

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Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA

TBA

When you ask elementary math teachers what their students struggle with most, they quickly and easily answer – word problems. This was true for me when I was in the classroom too. When I realized that word problems are really just stories, I had a bit of an aha moment. That means we have to understand the main idea of the math story to solve them effectively. And that’s how Structures of Equality were born, a strategy that allows students to comprehend word problems.
At the core of SoE is the math man idea. The math main idea is the missing piece that bridges the gap for students who struggle to comprehend what they are being asked to figure out in number stories. When students know how to find the math main idea, they can accurately draw a visual representation of what is occurring in the story.
By the end of this interactive session, participants will be able to identify the math main idea of any K-5 math story and will learn about strategies and resources to help their students do the same.

Speakers

Julie Russo

K-5 Math Consultant/Structures of Equality Creator, Independent

Julie has been in the business of supporting Elementary students and teachers for over 25 years. She has always had a passion for helping others but found her true calling when she became an Elementary Math Coach and Trainer, where she focused mainly on developing teaching practices... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 TBA
TBA

K-5 (Elementary), Teachers as Learners

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2025 Math Summit

Julie Russo

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