Mrs. Glosser’s Math Goodies: Did you know that fractions, percentages and ratios are essentially the same thing? This site shows you how percentage word problems can be solved by drawing simple ...

“With multi-step problems, key words don’t work 90 percent of the time ... had struggled for years with word problems, said Kelly Ulmer, a math support specialist whose goal is to assist ...

He found that less than one percent had “real world applications” and involved “higher order math ... of word problems were mapped out on individual dry erase mats. The real work began ...

“With multi-step problems, key words don’t work 90 percent of the time,” said Sarah Powell ... s work — teachers had struggled for years with word problems, said Kelly Ulmer, a math support specialist ...