Why do so many people struggle with word problems? How can we help them? Let's try to learn techniques that can help you solve the problem of problem solving in this new #MathMondays series. Watch ...

This study investigates the relationship between skills that underpin mathematical word problems and those that underpin numerical operations, such as addition, subtraction division and multiplication ...

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 ...

Word problems are often described as “math stories” and can put complex mathematical operations into a more approachable form for students.