Essential Math Strategies: Solving Word Problems
Ms. Graf
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In this one-session class, students will come away with successful strategies for solving math word problems.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
The class will be structured into two sections: learning strategies for solving word problems and then applied practice. The word problems can be solved using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We will go through several questions step-by-step in order to solve them together before students practise on their own. An example of a strategy we will use is highlighting key terms and determining how to know which operation is needed to solve the problem using specific vocabulary...
This class is taught in English.
Student learning goals: To be able to recognize when addition, subtraction, multiplication or division is needed to solve a word problem. To be able to apply several different successful strategies when faced with a word problem.
Homework Offered
Practice questions will be posted to the classroom stream after the live video lesson. Students may submit their answers on the Outschool platform after. Students will also have access to all slides and practice questions shown throughout the live class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will compete a brief math survey using Google Forms to find out the level of math you are currently at. We will do practice questions along the way to assess understanding.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentPlease ensure that you are able to use Google Jamboard on your device. For iPad or tablet users, you may need to download the app. For Chrome browser users, you may need to update to the latest version.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Google Forms - for a brief survey of math skills Google Jamboard - to collaboratively solve word problems
Instructional design and media studies are interests of mine. My classes are about essential academic skills, building up a toolkit of strategies to use in core subjects, resiliency, and overcoming obstacles which prevent you from doing your...
Group Class
$6
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-9 learners per class
