Teaching math word problems

Word problems can be really difficult for students. This post shares 8 ways to help students be successful with word problems in upper elementary grades.

Welcome to the Breaking Down the Standards Series. Now that we have covered all things ADDITION & SUBTRACTION, this post will be a deep dive into first grade word problems. First grade problem solving will be one of the most challenging topics you'll cover, so you'll want to be aware of the Common Core /

I frequently see 3rd and 4th grade students immediately try to find a solution, rather than thinking about the meaning of the problem. This blog post breaks down the steps to teaching word problems to your students so that they are able to effectively break down and solve them. Includes: addition & subtraction, action & nonaction word problems, multiplication & division, and writing word problems activities. Stop at my blog for more details on word problems for second, third, and fourth…

Children hate word problems. There is a sense of fear associated with trying to decode math word problems. How this stigma started I have no idea, but as an educator I aim to put an

My students are struggling with understanding math story problems. Anyone tips to get these already struggling readers thinking like mathematicians?

Ways to Teach Math Word Problems. #wordproblems #teachmathwordproblems #teachingwordproblems #homeschoolgiveaways

Solving word problems can be tricky at any grade. We know that students learn and grasp concepts differently so a plethora of resources is needed to meet the ne

These ice cream word problems are perfect for getting first and second graders excited about math story problems! They are colored coded to differentiate between addition and subtraction. Perfect for math centers or small instructional math groups! #addition #subtraction #wordproblems #storyproblems

Teaching word problems is an important part of math instruction but it can be a tricky concept for students. Here are seven fun activities you can use in your classroom to teach word problems!

Addition word problems are a great way to practice solving equations using real world examples. Use these addition to 20 word problem cards as a math center, brain break or small group activity. Kinders and Grade 1 kids will love problem solving and teachers will love the easy prep! #wordproblems #mathstrategies #addition