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But what if we gave them the right resources to reference instead of needing an adult every time they feel stuck? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69344d9de17bec124a86bbdb/29fea447-6fd0-4a0e-bf3e-85c4aba85c51/Strip+Diagram+Examples.png Articles - Strip Diagram Success: Using Two Key Concepts to Support Modeling Word Problems - So then what’s the solution besides avoidance? Two key concepts are the foundation of an effective strip diagram: recognizing whether the total is known, and recognizing equal groups. It’s the initial part of the strip diagram pipeline, because without this knowledge, students won’t know whether to draw parts of equal size or where to label with a number versus a question mark or variable. https://www.mathmentorclub.com/articles/5-key-tips-for-new-bluebonnet-teachers monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69344d9de17bec124a86bbdb/f52763f3-982b-4272-ab57-5dc1b36b148c/closeup-of-colorful-wall-clock-on-blue-background-2025-01-08-22-57-15-utc.jpg Articles - 5 Key Tips for New Bluebonnet Teachers - TIP 1: Those time stamps are so ambitious they should run for office. Treat them like a suggestion and script yourself a reply if someone questions it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69344d9de17bec124a86bbdb/1b08149f-ad84-4723-8d10-79ac7099cd1a/hard-working-with-binders-2025-10-16-05-20-19-utc.jpg Articles - 5 Key Tips for New Bluebonnet Teachers - TIP 2: That novella labeled “concept development” is a vignette, not a script. 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