Solving math word problems is tricky for students whether they are in 3rd grade using multiplication, in middle school solving ratios, or in high school working through quadratic word problems. If you're looking to support students through solving word problems, this math bulletin board set is a guide to solving any math word problem students will see throughout school.
The bulletin board posters are written in simple language so that all students can access the information and outline five steps in the solving process.
1: UNDERSTANDING
This step asks students if they understand what is being asked of them to solve and if they understand all of the vocabulary in the word problem.
2: PROCESSING
This step asks students if they are able to restate the problem in their own words, if they can draw a picture, if they can make an easier example, and if it's possible to add their own name into the word problem. This always seems to make word problems easier!
3: PLANNING
In this step, students make a plan to solve their word problem. Strategies include writing an equation, using reasoning, making a list, finding a pattern, etc.
4: SOLVING
Students always want to jump to solving, so they'll begin to see that solving can only come after a plan has been put in place. This step asks students to go ahead with their plan, and if their plan fails to try a new plan. Most important is staying persistent.
5: LOOKING AHEAD
This final step asks students to think ahead to when they might see a similar problem and to consider what approach might be best then.
You can find this math word problems bulletin board set here.
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