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Why Word Problems Are Such a Struggle for Students—And What Teachers Can Do.
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- Author(s): Schwartz, Sarah
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Education Week. 5/10/2023, Vol. 42 Issue 32, p8-14. 5p. 2 Graphs, 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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The article focuses on the challenges students face when solving word problems in mathematics and provides strategies for teachers to help students make meaningful connections between the written story and mathematical equations. It discusses the importance of understanding math language, devising problem-solving plans, and recognizing problem types to support students' sense-making and conceptual understanding.
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