Word problems are often described as “math stories” and can put complex mathematical operations into a more approachable form for students.

For English learners, students with disabilities, or those who struggle to read, word problems can become an obstacle, instead of a vehicle, to a better understanding of math.

This video addresses Common Core Grade 3 Standard Operations & Algebraic Thinking.

This study investigates the relationship between skills that underpin mathematical word problems and those that underpin numerical operations, such as addition, subtraction division and multiplication ...