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Case: Two Step Word Problems
Mr. Math notices that a group of students are struggling with two step word problems. Students were given a practice problem after modeling and working with base ten blocks for over a week. The students were able to explain their thinking and solve the problem with base ten blocks. However, when Mr. Math gave the same problem on paper, the students could not solve it. What can Mr. Math do to ensure students are grasping the concept of solving two step problems and being able to show their work?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Mr. Math should explain to the students to read the word problem first. After that they should read it again and actually picture it in their minds. Often times when students can picture things in their minds it assist them with understanding how to complete the word problems. He should do sample visual (acting out) the math problems so that students know how to picture them in their minds. Also, he could have the students write letters over the numbers that represent each place value such as T for tens and O for ones and then make a t-chart with T and O to draw the base ten blocks under to help them not get confused. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: These are all great tactics for getting students to visualize the words they are reading. I would highly recommed having the students write letters over the number in order to represent the blocks. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2014 4:38 pm |
| Rated By: MaXuDe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I think this is a good solution to the problem. Modeling in their minds will be important grades to come. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2014 8:56 pm |
| Rated By: Holly Ebbert |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:15 pm |
| Rated By: Doniesha |
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