Wanted: Anchor Chart for choosing the correct operation for problem-solving As my students and I discuss problem-solving, I have been looking for the “exact right” anchor chart as a visible reference for choosing the correct operation. I’ve seen anchor charts that address addition vs. subtraction or multiplication vs division but not one that includes all four operations. Then… I was viewing a video on YouTube called, “Introduction to The Bar Model (Strip Diagram) - Math Problem Solving…

Word problems anchor chart kindergarten

Word Problem Anchor Chart: Shows key terms associated with each operation, as well as the steps to solving word problems using CUBES strategy!

To master math word problems, students need word problem solving strategies that go beyond circling numbers and underlining keywords.

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5 tips for teaching math word problems in a primary classroom.

Keywords don't focus on context. This post gives four reasons why using keywords for math word problems fails students. Free poster included.