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Solving Math Word Problems (4-8)/Semester Course

 

Do your students do well 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

 

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

Unit One

  • A New View of Teaching Math
  • Introduction to Math Strands
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography/Write an article reflection

Unit Two

  • The Problem-Solving Classroom
  • Problem-Solving Vocabulary
  • Solving Single and Two-Step Problems
  • Assignment #2: Write two word problems

Unit Three

  • Solving Multi-Step Problems
  • Word Problem Patterns
  • Estimation
  • Assignment #3: Analyze word problems

Unit Four

  • Strategy: Choose an Operation
  • Strategy: Identify Extra Information
  • Assignment #4: Have students write word problems

Unit Five

  • Strategy: Work Backwards
  • Strategy: Use Visuals
  • Assignment #5: Solve word problems

Unit Six

  • Strategy: Logical Reasoning
  • Real World Problems
  • Problem Solving Assessment
  • Assignment #6: Solve a logical reasoning problem