To solve math word problems children are faced with a number of tasks. First they must know what they are solving for & what operation to use. They must also know their basic facts & how to calculate the answer. Finally they need to understand the vocabulary used in the problem. For English language learner or children that struggle with speaking/ hearing the vocabulary can be very confusing.
Steps to solve a multi-step word problem:
1) Know what you are solving for
2) Determine which information is actually relevant
3) Organize the calculations required
4) Hold information from one step to another
5) Shifting an answer to the next piece of your calculation
6) Know if your answer is reasonable
Things that help:
1) Consistent & common language
2) Ask for their understanding by asking questions
3) Simply the problem
4) Use diagrams
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