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Numberless Word Problems
Numberless Word Problems
Grades 2+
Site with ready-to-customize numberless word problems: https://numberlesswp.com/
Bar Models
Bar Models
Grades 1+
Bar Models help students represent word problems visually. The Singapore Bar Model method of problem solving underpins Nelson's My Math Path resources. Interactive online bar model problems can be found at Thinking Blocks.
Another FANTASTIC resource for bar model problems is Tape Diagram Tuesday by Duane Habecker.
3-Act Math Tasks
3-Act Math Tasks
Grades K-12
Almost all 3-act tasks begin with a "hook" (an interesting picture or very short video), followed by a related thought-provoking question. During this "second act," students usually work in pairs or groups. The third "act" involves bringing students back together for a consolidation.
Sources of pre-made 3-Act Tasks:
Graham Fletcher (K-7) Robert Kaplinsky (K-12)
Visually-appealing problems can help with student engagement.
Visual Problems
Visual Problems
Grades 1+
Sources of visually-appealing math problems:
Problem Solving Strategies Posters
ProblemSolvingStrategiesAdobeReader.pdf
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