Word Problems - Mathematics.
Word Problems - Maths. One of the key areas that we've been focusing on in our maths programme, is ensuring the students understand the problems they solve. Equations are straightforward. You know whether it requires addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Word problems require students to think a little more deeply. There are a few key strategies that I've been implementing to support my students logical sequencing of working through any problem. R ead - Read the problem I dentify - Identify any key information S trategy - What strategies can you use. S olve - Solve the problem, and be logical in your sequencing. C heck - Self-check, correct if wrong, and reflect on misconceptions or where you went wrong. I've found that when they follow these steps, they are able to share with their peers their thinking and the steps they followed to solve a mathematical problem. If they can share their thinking with others, they're able to teach it to others.