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How to Teach Word Problems by Problem Type

Learn how to teach your students to READ word problems 
and UNDERSTAND how to solve them.


Do you find that your students . . .

  • Look for the numbers in a word problem and just add them together?
  • Search for keywords that may or may not help?
  • Don’t understand the action in the problem or the relationship of the numbers?

These are common tactics for students who have not been taught how to READ word problems and understand the different problem types.

The good news!

You can teach your students to read and solve word problems with a few simple changes to the process.

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems by Problem Type allow you to differentiate the numbers for your students and teach them to look at the context of a problem before working with the numbers. Vocabulary cards to solve word problems.

Do you want to learn how to teach word problems by problem type?

This course will build your confidence in teaching word problems to your elementary students.
It will teach you key strategies to use with K-2 and 3-5 students and show you how to get your students to
READ and UNDERSTAND word problems.

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What is Included in the Course?

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems by Problem Type allow you to differentiate the numbers for your students and teach them to look at the context of a problem before working with the numbers. Vocabulary cards to solve word problems.
  • 3 Modules that teach you the why, the what, and the how of teaching word problems by problem type
  • 34 Video Lessons
    for addition & subtraction AND multiplication & division that guide you through the process of why to teach word problems this way, what the different problem types are, and how to teach them in your classroom
    4+ hours of videos and activities
  • Downloadable PDF
    for each lesson to easily take notes while watching the videos
  • Extension Activities
    to dive deeper into the content
  • Additional Videos
    with more examples and multi-digit addition and subtraction strategies. 
    Over 2 hours of bonus videos
Complete Course with

3 Modules with 34 Lessons

All about the why, the what, and the how of teaching word problems

MOdule 1

Why solve word problems by problem type

Module 2

What are the problem types for each operation

Module 3

How to teach word problems with your students

Bonus

Additional videos and resources

Each lesson is in bite-sized chunks of 5-10 minutes each. The lessons can be completed when you have little bits of time throughout your day. Click below to see the content of each module.

Lesson 1Welcome & What to ExpectUnderstand how to navigate the course
Lesson 2Why Teach with Problem Types?Learn why understanding and teaching problem types helps students organize their thinking.
Lesson 3Remove the NumbersLearn why removing the numbers helps students focus.
Lesson 4The Problem with KeywordsLearn why using keywords is not a dependable strategy to solve word problems

Lesson 1Introduction to the Problem TypesUnderstand how this module is laid out and organized and get an overview of the problem types.
Lessons
2-13		Addition & Subtraction Word Problems by Problem TypeLearn to solve word problems by each problem type using a range of numbers.
Lessons 14-23Multiplication & Division Word Problems by Problem TypeLearn to solve word problems with each problem type.
Lesson 24Your Turn!Identify word problems by problem type

Lesson 1Grade Level Considerations & DifferentiationLearn about grade level considerations and how to make the word problems easier and more challenging
Lesson 2Models & Strategies for Addition & SubtractionLearn the differences between models and strategies and which models can be used when solving word problems.
Lesson 3Models & Strategies for Multiplication & DivisionLearn the levels of problem solving and models and strategies for multiplication & division
Lesson 4Classroom Routines that support Word Problems  & PlanningLearn classroom routines to solving word problems by problem type.  Plan out a scope and sequence of teaching word problems.
Lesson 5Two-Step Problems with Addition & SubtractionLearn how two-step word problems fit into solving by problem type
Lesson 6Two-Step Problems with Multiplication & DivisionLearn to approach multi-step problems with multiplication & division

Lesson 1Links & Additional Resources
Lesson 2Join Problem Video
Lesson 3Separate Problem Video
Lesson 4Compare Problem Video
Lesson 5Number Lines Video

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Word Problems
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34 Lessons
4 Bonus Lessons
PDF Workbook to use during the course
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Addition & Subtraction Word Problems by Problem.

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Meet Jessica

I am a teacher who loves to collaborate with educators from around the world. I started What I Have Learned in 2012 to share my passion for teaching and education. I enjoy scaffolding students’ learning, focusing on helping our most challenging learners achieve success. 

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Teachers Love the course

  • I do not have enough words in my vocabulary to express how much I sincerely love this product. It was great for my kids, BUT better yet it was great for ME. My understanding of teaching and breaking down word problems grew exponenitially! This is a MUST HAVE!
    Katherine
  • THIS IS PHENOMENAL! This is a very extensive unit that will take a while, but I love how the thought processes are broken down so students are GUIDED through problem solving. This is a hard skill to teach and this unit is perfect.
    Miss Leandra’s Learners
  • This has been simply amazing for helping my students understand word problems. My only complaint is I wish I had found it earlier. It has not only helped my students but helped me to become more confident in teaching my students to really understand word problems. This is the only way I will ever teach word problems from now on. Worth every penny!
    Giggles and Goals in the Classroom
  • This is such an amazing resource!! It is fantastic for my kiddos and it is providing them with the skill set to break down word problems on THEIR OWN instead of just looking at the numbers and doing something with them! -.- Now, they are breaking t hem down on their own and truly understanding what is being asked of them! This is a MUST HAVE!
    Courtney C.

Frequently Asked Questions

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When your payment goes through, you will be sent your login details. Log in to the course and you will have full accessto all of the modules and downloadable PDFs.

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I would love for you to share ABOUT the course with your colleagues. Login for the course is for one teacher.

This course will go in-depth about each of the problem types and show you how to solve each problem type and give you ideas and examples on how to teach word problems with your students.

While the focus of the course is not on addition and subtraction strategies, a variety of numbers are used in the word problems and you will see many examples of single-digit and multi-digit strategies you can also use with your students. 

This course is a large piece of the foundational knowledge and how-to of the PDF resource.

YES! The course includes information for multiplication & division word problems. I initially created the course for addition & subtraction and then added lessons for multiplication & division. Module 2 has a section all about problem types for multiplication & division. Module 3 has lessons focused on problem types for grades K-2 and 3-5.

It’s my highest priority that you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase. Please see our refund policy.

Forever! Well kinda.

You’ll have access to the course as long as the course is available. There is no limit or deadline to complete the course. You can work at your own pace and take as long as you want or even come back to certain modules as you teach the concepts throughout the year.

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How to Teach Word Problems by Problem Type.

Change how you teach word problems. 
Change how your students read word problems. 
Change how you approach problem-solving.

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Vocabulary cards to solve word problems.