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How to solve word problems

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How to solve word problems

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    1. How to solve word problems?

    2. Why do we dislike Word Problems? Students do not like seeing a lot of words Some become nervous Some never learned the correct way to solve a problem

    3. What is the correct way to do a word problem? Follow the correct order Notice important words to help you decide what to do Make sure you know what the problem is asking

    4. Step #1 READ THE PROBLEM

    5. Step #2 HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    6. Step #3 LOOK FOR KEY WORDS DECIDE WHICH OPERATION TO USE

    7. Step #4 PLAN HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM

    8. Math Strategies

    9. Step #5 SOLVE THE PROBLEM

    10. T-Charts Work Station Includes all work being completed Is written neatly so ANYONE can understand what you are doing Is numbered by your steps Indicates an answer that is circled at the bottom Explanation Is the written portion of the problem Contains words like First, Then, Next and Last Explains HOW and WHY you knew what to do for the problem Indicates the answer in written form

    11. Step #6 ASK YOURSELF “DOES THIS MAKE SENSE?”

    12. Step #7 GO BACK AND CHECK YOUR WORK

    13. What are some things we can do to make word problems easier? Practice Practice Practice And More PRACTICE!

    14. Try This… Ann and Michelle went to the grocery store with $25.00. Ann bought bread for $1.49, eggs for 0.79 cents and cheese for $4.45. Michelle bought cereal for $3.49, yogurt for $2.99 and bananas for $1.23. How much money did they spend together? How much change will they get back?

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