For Middle School Students Who Can't Solve Math Word Problems | 4 Things to Check Before Setting Up an Equation

"I can solve calculation problems, but I get stuck on word problems." Have you ever felt that way while watching your child ...

[1st & 2nd Year Junior High] What Parents Can Do for Children Who Can't Solve Math Word Problems | Why They Can Calculate but Can't Set Up Equations

Hello. I'm Kazu, a former private tutor and cram school instructor."They can solve calculation problems, but they freeze up when it comes to word problems.""No matter how many times they read the ...
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Solving for Success: Student Builds a Bridge Between Teens and Algebra

He was in seventh grade. He had no online platform, no learning games and no team behind him. What he had was an ...
Psychology Today

2 Challenges When Children Solve Mathematical Word Problems

Solving word problems is a key component of math curriculum in primary schools. One must have acquired basic language skills to make sense of word problems. So why do children still find certain word ...
Science Daily

Study shows addressing working memory can help students with math difficulty improve word problem-solving skills

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...