CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — When Natalia Molina began teaching her second grade students word problems earlier this school year, every lesson felt difficult. Most students were stymied by problems ...

Why schools are teaching math word problems all wrong. ... And neither was Molina. A correct answer is always nice but those come more often now that most of the students have made a crucial leap.

Without further ado, let’s get started with our list of easiest math problems that look hard. 11. The Bat & The Ball. Let’s start with the problem — a bat and ball cost one dollar and ten ...

Before Common Core math, “answers were valued over process,” says Jyung. ... Fernandez was surprised to see him working on a division-related word problem.

Intervention based on science of reading, math boosts comprehension, word problem-solving skills. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 04 ...

Now retired, I write math materials/books for little kids (e.g., Very Early MATH: SET 1 – Numbers tell us “How Many”). This article sparked a long-held concern I have about word problems—clarity and ...

RI EDUCATION Schools are teaching math word problems all wrong. But some educators have found a better way. In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing ...