Solving Math Word Problems: Strategies Your Students Need (Grades 4-8)

Do your students do fine on math computation tests but struggle with word problems? Are they lost when they approach a word problem? Do they need strategies to help them solve word problems? All of these issues are addressed in this course. Specific strategies are presented with sample problems for each. "I gained a lot of valuable information taking this class and have implemented many of the strategies in my classroom. It is refreshing to take a class that you can benefit from." - Patricia Siqueiros      Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course A New View of Teaching Math Introduction to Math Strands Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Unit Two The Problem-Solving Classroom Problem-Solving Vocabulary Test #2 Unit Three Solving Single and Two-Step Problems Solving Multi-Step Problems Word Problem Patterns Estimation Strategy: Choose an Operation Test #3

Unit Four Strategy: Identify Extra Information Strategy: Work Backwards Strategy: Use Visuals Test #4 Unit Five Strategy: Logical Reasoning Problem Solving Assessment Test #5 Unit Six Real World Math Problems Written Assignment: Create real world math problems and solutions

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