RI EDUCATION Schools are teaching math word problems all wrong. But some educators have found a better way. In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing ...

Science Why schools are teaching math word problems all wrong Teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on ‘key words.’ Sarah Carr / The Hechinger Report ...

John Clement, Algebra Word Problem Solutions: Thought Processes Underlying a Common Misconception, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 13, No. 1 (Jan., 1982), pp. 16-30 ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

"Word problem-solving is influenced by both the science of reading and the science of math. Key components include number sense, decoding, language comprehension and working memory.

Wim Van Dooren, Lieven Verschaffel, Patrick Onghena, The Impact of Preservice Teachers' Content Knowledge on Their Evaluation of Students' Strategies for Solving Arithmetic and Algebra Word Problems, ...

Story problems can help young learners grasp math concepts, but teachers must design and scaffold them carefully.