Word problems are one of the most challenging parts of math. Not only do students struggle with word problems, but a lot of teachers struggle to teach them.

The biggest challenge that students have with word problems is not knowing what the question is asking, and therefore not knowing which operation to choose. Students often skim the questions, looking at the numbers and key words only, but this can take away from the meaning of the story and lead to mistakes. So how do we help students overcome the challenges they face with word problems?

In this episode, I share a few dos and don’ts when it comes to teaching word problems along with my feelings on using acronyms for problem-solving. I also share the 6 steps that helped my students tackle word problems and examples of how you can implement word problems on a regular basis, not just during your problem-solving lessons.

Topics include:

• Dos and Don’ts for Teaching Word Problems
• 6 Steps for Solving Word Problems
• 3 Ways to Implement Word Problems on a Regular Basis
• Additional Tips for Students Who Struggle with Word Problems

You’ll also hear a suggestion for how to have a little fun with your students when it comes to word problems in the Teaching Tip of the Week.

Resources Mentioned:

Greg Tang Word Problem Generator

Add and Subtract Whole Numbers PowerPoint Lesson

Free Problem-Solving Posters

To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode9.

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