Word Problems in Math: Strategies, Types, and How to Teach Them
If you’ve ever read a student’s solution to a word problem and thought, “Wait… how did you even get that answer?”—you’re not alone. Word problems have a way of turning…
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Multiplication KeyWords: When & How to Teach Them to Students
Understanding multiplication keywords can be a game-changer for students learning to solve word problems. These words act as clues, guiding students to identify when multiplication is the correct operation. However,…
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How to Use Tape Diagrams in Math to Solve Word Problems
Tape diagrams are visual tools that can assist students in solving math word problems. They provide a simple approach to understanding complex mathematical concepts. In this post, I will discuss…
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The CUBES Math Strategy – Should K-2 Teachers Use It?
Elementary teachers often opt for the CUBES math strategy to tackle word problems, and there’s a good reason for using this math strategy. CUBES is an acronym standing for Circle…
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Why Numberless Word Problems Should Be Part of Your Math Instruction
Teaching word problems can feel frustrating—for both you and your students. Students often jump straight to the numbers, guess an operation, and hope for the best. The result? Confusion, errors,…
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Compare Word Problems – How to Teach Students to Solve Them
Compare word problems can be some of the most difficult addition and subtraction problems for students to solve. In this type of problem, students are asked to compare two groups…
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems by Problem Type
If your students can solve equations but get stuck on addition and subtraction word problems, you’re not alone. Many students look for keywords, grab numbers, and guess, without really understanding…
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Separate Word Problems – How to Teach By Problem Type
Solving word problems is difficult for students, but teaching students how to read the word problem and understand the context or situation of the world problem sets a good foundation for…
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Join Word Problems – Solve Word Problems by Problem Type
When it comes to teaching students how to solve word problems, one effective approach is to help them develop an understanding of the context in which the problem is presented….
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A Structured Word Problem Routine that Teaches Students to Analyze the Problem
Do your students struggle to solve world problems? I am a big proponent of helping students understand the context of the word problem and solve the problem while understanding what is…
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Why “Keyword” Strategies for Word Problems Don’t Work
As an elementary school teacher, you know all too well the importance of helping your students develop their math skills. As a result, many of us have embraced the use…
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5 Tips – How to Teach Students to Solve Word Problems
My students had been struggling with how to solve addition and subtraction word problems for what seemed like forever. They could underline the question and they could find the numbers….
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