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## Math Manipulatives and Models in Middle School Math Courses

 February 25, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST

 CESA 6 - 2300 State Road 44 Oshkosh, WI 54904 USA

Questions? Please contact Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant at aruppert@cesa6.org.

This workshop is designed for middle school teachers who want to deepen their understanding of the concrete–representational–abstract (CRA) progression in secondary math and explore practical ways to make higher-level mathematics more concrete, accessible, and engaging for students.

**OBJECTIVES**

- Understand the CRA Framework: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the concrete–representational–abstract progression and its role in fostering conceptual understanding in secondary mathematics.
- Integrate Manipulatives and Visuals: Teachers will identify and utilize appropriate concrete tools (e.g., manipulatives) and representational aids (e.g., diagrams, models) to bridge to abstract thinking.
- Collaborate and Share Best Practices: Participants will engage in collaborative activities to share and refine CRA-based lesson ideas and resources for secondary math instruction.

**DETAILS**

Date: February 25, 2026

Time: 8:30 - 11:30 A.M.

Location: CESA 6, Oshkosh

Cost: $115 per participant per session

Who Should Attend?

- Grades 6-8 Classroom Teachers
- Math Specialists
- Math Interventionists
- Math Coaches

**QUESTIONS? Please contact:**

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant  
[aruppert@cesa6.org](mailto:aruppert@cesa6.org)

Sara Fleischman, Director  
[sfleischman@cesa6.org](mailto:sfleischman@cesa6.org)

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