Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension ...

Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

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

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 ...

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