Some people think numbers have no personality. But that's not true. Every number is unique and special in its own way. We've created three classroom-ready structures designed to help students see the hidden properties of numbers and think more deeply about them.
Invite students to explore prime and Fibonacci numbers side-by-side using a Venn structure. Students add examples for both sides, and even a handful of numbers in the middle. It’s a seriously fun way to visualize properties and spot the "rule breakers" together. Use this Structure in your classroom!
Want to spark serious math discourse? Ask a room full of students if zero is actually even and watch the room light up. This Debate structure moves the conversation beyond "gut feelings" by demanding that students use mathematical definitions and logic to defend their stance. It turns a simple question into a rigorous lesson. Use this Structure in your classroom!
Rational, Irrational, Integer, Whole Numbers—keeping the categories straight can be tough. This Web structure asks students to map out the entire number system, drawing lines to show how these categories relate and nest within one another. It transforms a list of vocabulary terms into a visual map of the mathematical world. Use this Structure in your classroom!
Wondering what kind of structure to launch in your next lesson? Use our AI-powered Soop's Structure Starter to instantly generate a custom activity tailored to your lesson. You provide the topic; we provide the scaffold for deep thinking.