C.R.A.W Help CRAW is a mathematical problem solving strategy that enables students to show how mathematical word problems can be solved in different ways.  Each letter stands for the following- 

C- Concrete-  You can use a manipulative like a counter or blocks to show how you formulated your equation and solved.   

R- Representational-  You can draw pictures to show how you formulated your equation and solved.  Here, we like to see you represent in more than one way if you can! 

A- Abstract-   You can write the equation or write a number sentence to solve.  Here, you can also check your work!

W- Written-    You can explain the steps you took to solve and explain your thinking!  

The next page has an example of a higher level (maybe 3rd grade) CRAW organizer and how it’s filled out. I just wanted you to be able to see what the layout looks like. I’m also attaching the organizer your child is more familiar with.

The CRAW organizer 1-210 has been using:C-Concrete R-Represent

A-AbstractW-Written

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