Word problems are often described as “math stories” and can put complex mathematical operations into a more approachable form for students. But students often struggle when they see a combination of ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

New research from the University of Kansas has found that an intervention based on the science of reading and math effectively helped English learners boost their comprehension, visualize and ...

We use Word when we're brainstorming or want to ensure that our ideas don't get lost. Here are some best practices for ...

Vol. 40, No. 1, Special Series: Special Education and Mathematics Education Part Two of Two (FEBRUARY 2017), pp. 41-53 (13 pages) Published By: Sage Publications, Inc. Word problems are prevalent on ...

English Language Learners (ELLs) at risk for math disabilities (MD) are challenged in solving word problems for numerous reasons such as (a) learning English as a second language, (b) limited ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...