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Need More Help with Word Problems?
If so, you're in good company! Teachers, parents and students agree: Word problems are one of the most challenging parts of math in 3rd - 6th grade. This is true even for students who normally enjoy math, but for students who do struggle with computational skills, reading comprehension, or are atypical learners, word problems can be a downright nightmare.
Word Problems are inherently difficult because there are so many things a student must get right in order to arrive at the correct answer, so they need instruction with a clear plan and LOTS of practice. However, teachers often have to spend most of their classroom time on teaching other math skills and can't always spend the time needed on word problems - even though word problems will be encountered all the time on both classroom and standardized tests!
We've got you covered with resources from deep-dive virtual tutoring courses in our Word Problems Unlocked series plus articles, downloads & more.
This online virtual tutoring program is all about helping kids learn to effectively read and solve math word problem. After completing this course students will be ready to tackle word problems with confidence, because they will have an effective strategy and know exactly what steps to take to get to a correct answer.
Includes step-by-step instruction on solving the most common types of word problems seen in the upper elementary years, with over 90 word problems covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Available in versions for 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grades.
The Case Against Keywords for Math Word Problems
When a strategy for word problems is taught in the classroom, it's often the strategy of looking for keywords in the problem to determine which operation to use. Learn why this strategy is not reliable in the upper elementary years, and what can be taught instead to help students become better problem solvers.
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