Word problems involve reading, executive functioning, problem solving, computation and vocabulary, which means there are a lot of ways for students to go wrong when trying to solve them.

Advancements in Google's large language models also give Search the capability to solve word problems. All you have to do is type the problem into Search, where you will be met with steps that ...

A more effective instructional strategy for word problems is utilizing math-talk summaries/paraphrases. Start by modeling some examples and then move into paired practice.

Koeno Gravemeijer, Michiel Doorman, Context Problems in Realistic Mathematics Education: A Calculus Course as an Example, Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 39, No. 1/3, Teaching and Learning ...

A Missouri school district is now making its math curriculum more gender inclusive, updating word problems and other language-based math equations with "they/them" pronouns. As presented in a ...

Science Why schools are teaching math word problems all wrong Teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on ‘key words.’ Sarah Carr / The Hechinger Report Jul 15, 2024 8: ...

RI EDUCATION Schools are teaching math word problems all wrong. But some educators have found a better way. In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing ...