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Make Math Click: A Multisensory Framework for Real Understanding

Make Math Click: A Multisensory Framework for Real Understanding

Discover Joyce Steeves’ multisensory framework for teaching math. Learn how to build number sense, connect concrete to abstract concepts, and help every student gain real understanding.

By Kira Friesen-Sage In Teaching / Education · Home Schooling · Kids Content

Last updated Oct 08, 2025
English
General Audiences - suitable for all ages

What you'll learn

Understand Joyce Steeves’ multisensory approach to teaching math and why engaging multiple senses supports learning.
Explore the CRA framework (Concrete → Representational → Abstract) and how it builds lasting understanding.
Learn how to structure a math lesson that moves smoothly from review to new learning.
Discover practical ideas for creating clear, clutter-free materials and using near-point references to support focus.
Identify simple ways to adapt instruction for struggling learners, including those with dyslexia or math anxiety.
Download a free lesson planning template you can use to apply these ideas in your own sessions.

Content

Discover how to make math meaningful for every learner using Joyce Steeves’ multisensory framework. In this short video, you’ll explore how the Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) model helps students truly understand what numbers mean.

The Secret to Math That Sticks: Watch & Learn

17m25s

You’ll find a downloadable Google Doc template in this lesson.

Download Your Lesson Plan Template

Review the essential reminders from the video. This quick-reference sheet highlights practical strategies to help students connect ideas, apply the CRA model, and understand the why behind math learning.

Key Points for Teaching Math Using the CRA Framework

Requirements

Requirements (mandatory)

Ability to print or view the free lesson template provided in the course.

Prerequisites (recommended but not required)

A general understanding of early math concepts, such as addition, subtraction, and place value.
Experience working with students in a tutoring, classroom, or homeschool setting.
Interest in multisensory or structured literacy-inspired approaches to teaching math.

(No special materials or manipulatives are required — this course focuses on understanding how to structure a multisensory math lesson before applying it in practice.)