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The CONCRETE, REPRESENTATIONAL (PICTORIAL), ABSTRACT sequence of instruction is a highly effective, research-based math approach. According to Donna Boucher, this is one of the number one ways to improve student understanding and achievement. The articles and videos below serve as both a great introduction and extension for those who are already familiar with CRA.
Quick Overview of CRA
This is a quick, easy read explaining the basics.
What is CRA & How to do it Correctly
This video explains the CRA approach and explains how many people who use the method "are doing it all wrong." This is a must watch!
Why CRA?
The author explains why CRA is imperative to student learning and one of the number one ways to improve student understanding and achievement.
The "R" in CRA
This video talks about the power of teaching kids how to model math. The author also explains why she thinks number lines and bar models are the most powerful representations to teach kids.
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