Science Why schools are teaching math word problems all wrong Teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on ‘key words.’ By Sarah Carr / The Hechinger Report ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

"Word problem-solving is influenced by both the science of reading and the science of math. Key components include number sense, decoding, language comprehension and working memory.

Why do so many young children struggle with word problems in math? Researchers believe one reason is that students often learn to interpret word problems by focusing on key words such as “and” or ...

Education professors have shown that a comprehension-based strategy can help English learners improve their math word-problem solving abilities. The approach boosts reading comprehension and ...

Words problems often present a challenge for students in math. Christopher Masullo offers steps to help students find solutions.

Andy Weir, the author of the best-selling book The Martian, which is now a film starring Matt Damon, says his novel is a collection of word problems that teachers can use in the classroom.

A math word problem about a crocodile is so difficult that it reportedly reduced some teenagers taking a Scottish higher math exam to tears. The BBC reported Friday that the pass mark for the test ...

Word problems involve reading, executive functioning, problem solving, computation and vocabulary, which means there are a lot of ways for students to go wrong when trying to solve them.

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 ...