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8 articles about Word Problems

How to Teach Word Problems (A Step-by-Step Approach)

Most kids hate word problems because no one taught them how to read them. Word problems are not about math difficulty — they are about translation. Here is how to teach the translation skill.

4 min read2nd–4th
Word Problems

How to Teach Math Problem-Solving Strategies

Problem-solving is not a single skill — it is a toolkit of strategies. Here are the key strategies every child should learn, from drawing pictures to working backwards.

4 min read2nd–5th
Word Problems

How to Teach Your Child to Read Math Word Problems

Many children can compute but freeze when they see a word problem. The issue is usually reading comprehension, not math. Here is how to teach the reading skills that unlock word problems.

3 min read2nd–4th
Word Problems

How to Teach Fraction Word Problems

Fraction word problems combine two difficult skills — fractions and word problems. Here is how to teach your child to tackle them without freezing up.

3 min read3rd–5th
FractionsWord Problems

My Child Does Well in Class But Poorly on Tests

Your child understands the material during lessons but freezes on tests. This gap between daily performance and test performance is common — and fixable. Here is what causes it and how to close the gap.

4 min read
Number SenseWord Problems

Teaching Math to Different Types of Learners

Some kids need to see it, some need to touch it, some need to hear it. Here is how to teach math in multiple ways so it clicks for your child.

3 min read
Number SenseWord Problems

How to Review Math Without Re-Teaching Everything

Your child learned it last month. Now they have forgotten. Here is how to review efficiently — maintaining skills without starting from scratch every time.

3 min read
AdditionMultiplicationWord Problems

Teaching Math When English Is Not Your Child's First Language

How language barriers affect math learning, how to distinguish genuine math difficulty from language difficulty, and practical strategies for supporting multilingual learners at home.

6 min read
Word Problems

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