Wrestling with Word’s equation editor can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple tricks can make typing and formatting math equations a breeze—no more clunky menus or ...

Without them, a math word problem becomes an exercise in reading comprehension and guessing intent. Clear and concise communication is harder than it appears, but worth the effort. If I’ve guessed the ...

Word problems can press students to think more critically and make sense of the “math story ” being told to them. This inherent quality of word problems also turns them into a cognitive puzzle ...

One approach to early elementary word problems that is taking off in some schools, including Segue Institute, has its origins in a special education intervention for struggling math students.