Decoding Word Problems: Taking the Gibberish Out of Math
Learn how to translate math into English and how to strategize your way out of the maze of story problems!
Amanda Davison
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(241)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
We all want our children and students to develop higher-level thinking skills. What better way to do that than through word problems?! Deciphering math stories doesn't have to be intimidating. In this course, learners will learn the problem solving strategy of UPSC (Understand, Plan, Solve, and Check). Learners will practice annotating, planning, analyzing, solving, and checking problems using anchor charts and graphic organizers. These tools will give learners more confidence answering story problems. Learners will practice learned strategies using real-world one and multistep examples and will eventually move to solving problems in a group board game.
Learning Goals
Learners will apply the strategy of UPSC (Understand, Plan, Solve, and Check) to story problems.
Learners will implement anchor charts and graphic organizers to aid in solving word problems.
Learners will decode math terms and translate them into "English" operations.
Learners will analyze word problems and formulate a plan of how to solve them.
Learners will solve problems using learned tools and evaluate their answers to decide if they make sense.
Learners will apply strategies learned to a group board game.
Learners will be given several additional resources and optional practice problems to complete after class.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will be given several additional resources (including anchor charts, graphic organizers, and learned strategies/tool) and optional practice problems to complete after class. Learners should bring a whiteboard and marker or a pencil and paper to class.
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
241reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have worked with students and been a teacher/coach for 23 years. I currently teach 5th grade math and love to see students grow in their skills. Math is fun, and I want students to come away enjoying it!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 142 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
