Math Word Problems Discussion

Activity #2: Discussion #1

Essential Questions

Do you think students are cautious when they come across a word problem type question?
Why do you think students struggle when solving these types of math problems?
Which do you think is a larger factor when students have difficulty solving these types of problems: Reading the questions and identifying what the problem is asking or the mathematical computations that are involved with solving the problem? Why do you think so?
What are some ways teachers can help students have more confidence and successfully solve mathematical word problems?