New Improved Math Word Problems for Older Learners
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Many students know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; but when faced with a word problem, they may not know which math function to use to find the answer. In this class, several strategies will be explored. Not only will we discover the code words that mean to add, subtract, multiply, or divide; but we will also see what to do when there are no code words, or when there is extraneous information, or when the numbers are so big it's hard to understand. Most of the problems we do...
My goal for your learners is to help them build confidence when faced with a word problem. We will explore several strategies from finding code words and identifying the action to focusing on what is really being asked and doing multi-step problems. The climax will be when they write their own problems because that will mean they truly understand.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello, my name is Jan Bergesen, but the kids at school call me Ms. B. I've been an elementary school teacher for 35 years. Through the years, I have successfully developed a variety of unique ways of teaching things many children find difficult....
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 114 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-12
1-5 learners per class