These student-constructed problems foster collaboration, communication, and a sense of ownership over learning.

Word problems are often described as “math stories” and can put complex mathematical operations into a more approachable form for students. But students often struggle when they see a combination of ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

Tell and write time on analog and digital clocks. OBJECTIVE: I can tell and write time on analog and digital clocks. This lesson will feature the book Time Word Problems by Lisa Colozza Cocca. / Julia ...

In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on “key words,” the traditional, simplistic approach that often leads younger students astray CENTRAL FALLS, R.I ...