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Enhancing Coherent Understanding of Mathematics Curriculum Standards ECED 7259 – Dr. Luo

Confronting the Confusion of Word Problems By: Kisha Kiser. Enhancing Coherent Understanding of Mathematics Curriculum Standards ECED 7259 – Dr. Luo Spring 2009. How can students successfully master word problem skills when struggling to understand the question?. Problem….

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Enhancing Coherent Understanding of Mathematics Curriculum Standards ECED 7259 – Dr. Luo

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  1. Confronting the Confusion of Word Problems By: Kisha Kiser Enhancing Coherent Understanding of Mathematics Curriculum Standards ECED 7259 – Dr. Luo Spring 2009

  2. How can students successfully master word problem skills when struggling to understand the question? Problem… • Below Grade-level Readers • Vocabulary Deficiencies • Inadequate Problem-Solving Skills • Low Self-esteem, Lack of Confidence • Inability to apply real-life situations Solution… • Educator Collaboration • Mathematical Vocabulary Enhancement • Promote Problem-Solving & Reasoning Skills • Build Background Knowledge • Make Real World Connections

  3. 3rd Grade - Georgia Performance Standards M3P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). M3P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments. M3P3. Students will communicate mathematically. M3P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. M3P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.

  4. 3rd Grade Activity: Kidspiration

  5. 4th Grade - Georgia Performance Standards M4P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). M4P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments. M4P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. M4P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.

  6. 4th Grade Activity: Word Problem Wednesday

  7. 5th Grade - Georgia Performance Standards M5P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology). M5P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments. M5P3. Students will communicate mathematically. M5P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. M5P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.

  8. 5th Grade Activity – Sensible Stepping thru Story Problems Problem Solving Steps Read the problem and underline the question. Underline the important numbers and draw a box or circle around the important words. Create and equation. Solve the equation. Ask yourself…Does my answer make sense?”

  9. Across all three grade levels the key to solving word problems is teaching students to crack the code… • Preparation • Procedure • Practice

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