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2nd Grade Math Word Problems

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Shani Fleming

·1mon ago

2nd Grade Math Word ProblemsShani Fleming

Hi everyone! I’ve been looking for creative strategies to teach math word problems, especially for students who struggle with reading comprehension...Many of my 2nd graders get overwhelmed when they see a lot of words in a math problem. I’d love to hear what’s worked for you 😊

Main things I’m looking for are tested strategies & Anchor charts or visual aids. Thank you!

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Briana Grove

·23d ago

Briana Grove

·23d ago

Hey Shani, there are a few things that have worked for me..

  • CUBES strategy – Circle numbers, Underline the question, Box key words, Eliminate extra info, Solve. I keep a big anchor chart up in my classroom as a reminder.
  • Numberless word problems – I take out the numbers at first so kids focus on understanding what’s happening in the problem before worrying about the math. Try maybe doing the same...
  • Drawing it out – Bar models or simple sketches help make the problem more visual. I saw a few good worksheets for bar models on CW.
  • Read & retell – Pair students up to read the problem and put it in their own words before solving.

I’ve got some anchor charts I can share if you’d like!

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