Making Mathematics Accessible for Elementary Students who Struggle

Making Mathematics Accessible for Elementary Students Who Struggle: Using CRA/CSA for Interventions is a comprehensive resource designed to help educators support students who face challenges in elementary mathematics. Centered on the Concrete-Representational/Semi-Concrete-Abstract (CRA/CSA) instructional sequence, the book provides explicit, hands-on strategies for small-group intensive instruction. By consolidating the latest research on CRA/CSA into a single, accessible resource, it equips teachers with the tools to improve student understanding across number sense, operations, and fractions.

Key Features:

• Focuses on the CRA/CSA (Concrete-Representational/Semi-Concrete-Abstract) instructional sequence for struggling students.
• Provides explicit, hands-on examples aligned with current mathematics standards and best practices.
• Covers instruction in number sense, counting, basic and complex operations, fractions, and fraction operations.
• Offers practical classroom suggestions, tips, and strategies for various teaching contexts.
• Includes application questions, drawings, and diagrams to illustrate instructional steps.
• Written by experienced educators and researchers in special education, curriculum, and teaching.
• Designed for both current and aspiring elementary teachers seeking evidence-based interventions.