Keeping the Meaning in Mathematics: The Craft of Word Problems

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 07.06.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Objective
  3. Vocabulary
  4. Problem Types
  5. Picture Books
  6. Conclusion
  7. Lesson Plans
  8. Resources
  9. Appendix A
  10. Appendix B
  11. Appendix C
  12. Appendix D
  13. Appendix E

Word Problems in Picture Books: Literature as a Source of Math Word Problems

Karlene E. McGowen

Published September 2007

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Appendix E

Word Problem(s) of the Week

Reading

Read the word problem twice. Highlight the important words. Eliminate any unnecessary information.

English

Rewrite the problem in your own words. Organize the information into logical sequence. State the question. (What is the problem is asking you?)

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Math

Set up the problem for solving. Draw a diagram for visualization. Solve and check.

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