Overview (PDF)
Answer Key (PDF)
Module 1
- Module 1 Handouts (PDF)
- Lesson 1 Slides: Welcome & What to Expect (PDF)
- Lesson 2 Slides: Why Teach with Problem Types? (PDF)
- Lesson 3 Slides: Why Remove the Numbers? (PDF)
- Lesson 4 Slides: Why not use Keywords? (PDF)
Module 2
- Module 2 Handouts (PDF)
- Lesson 1 Slides: What are the Problem Types for Addition & Subtraction? (PDF)
Module 3
- Module 3 Handouts (PDF)
- Lesson 1 Slides: Differentiate the Word Problems (PDF)
- Lesson 3 Slides: Classroom Routines (PDF)
Word Problems to Use in Your Classroom
- Addition & Subtraction Word Problems by Problem Type
- Multiplication & Division Word Problems by Problem Type
- Seasonal Word Problems for Every Month (Addition & Subtraction by Problem Type)
Blog Posts with More Information
- 5 Tips for Teaching Word Problems
- The Problem with Keywords to Solve Word Problems
- A Structured Word Problem Routine
- Models and Strategies for Two-Digit Addition & Subtraction
- Number Lines for Addition & Subtraction
- Ways to Solve Multi-Digit Addition Problems
- Why I Teach Students Multiple Strategies to Solve Math Problems
Books & PDFs about Word Problems and Teaching Math
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- Modeling Word Problems (K-5)
- Progression for the Common Core State Standards in Math (PDF)
- Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood (PDF)
- Children’s Mathematics: Cognitively Guided Instruction
Word Problem PDFs (available if purchased)
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