Math Problem-Solving Strategies: Why Keywords Fail

Mix and Math · Intermediate ·🍎 Teaching & Learning Design ·10mo ago

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Are you teaching (or avoiding) keywords as a problem-solving strategy? In this video, I share why keywords are a limiting approach to solving word problems and how we as teachers might even be unintentionally teaching them without realizing it. Instead of keywords, we’ll look at what really helps students. Grab the free Keyword Trap activity here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nKSw94uYxo8MGr2ZKDh-LBxXX9gm9Tmu/view?usp=sharing Let's connect, math friend! + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixandmath/ + Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mixandmath + Website: https://www.mixandmath.com/ ✨ Want to learn how to teach math using a variety of powerful and long-lasting representations like the area model? You're invited to an upcoming session of our FREE Make Math Hands-On workshop! Learn more and save your spot here: https://learn.mixandmath.com/workshop?utm_source=youtube Before you go, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any future videos!

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Are you teaching (or avoiding) keywords as a problem-solving strategy? In this video, I share why keywords are a limiting approach to solving word problems and how we as teachers might even be unintentionally teaching them without realizing it. Instead of keywords, we’ll look at what really helps students. Grab the free Keyword Trap activity here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nKSw94uYxo8MGr2ZKDh-LBxXX9gm9Tmu/view?usp=sharing Let's connect, math friend! + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixandmath/ + Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mixandmath + Website: https://www.mixandmath.com/ ✨ Want to learn how to teach math using a variety of powerful and long-lasting representations like the area model? You're invited to an upcoming session of our FREE Make Math Hands-On workshop! Learn more and save your spot here: https://learn.mixandmath.com/workshop?utm_source=youtube Before you go, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any future videos!
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