Word Problems

2nd–5th

Word problems are where math meets the real world — kids learn to read a situation, choose a strategy, and solve.

8 articles

Skills your child will master

Identifying which operation a problem requires
Drawing models and diagrams to represent problems
Solving multi-step problems
Writing equations from word descriptions
Checking answers for reasonableness

Teaches a read-draw-solve routine: understand the story first, sketch a model, then pick the math — so kids stop guessing which operation to use.

Problem-Solving Strategies

2nd–5th2

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

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

Reading Comprehension

2nd–4th1

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

Fraction Word Problems

3rd–5th1

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

Assessment Help

8th–Pre-K1

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

Learning Styles

8th–Pre-K1

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

Review Strategies

8th–Pre-K1

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

Special Needs

8th–Pre-K1

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

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