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

Sara Fleischman, Director
sfleischman@cesa6.org