Equity is often misunderstood by students. The concepts of equality and equity are not synonyms.

This Classroom Poster explains the difference between equality and equity.

You can teach your students about why equity is better for everyone and the world at large, and make it a daily classroom practice using this inspirational poster, which also includes images that accompany equality and equity descriptions.

You can discuss each of the 3 differences between equality and equity with your students to help them better understand the outcomes of using each concept in practice and display it prominently as a reminder that equity makes the classroom community stronger.