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1 Step Word Problems Addition and Subtraction – Scaffolded
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Change Word Problems – Scaffolded
The Jamboard incorporates scaffolded handouts. The compare problems has two separate scaffolded sections. The first is to unpack the concepts of difference and compare, followed by writing a math sentence. Here is an introductory Jamboard to help students visualize and conceptualize change situations. Here is a video you can show to help students see movement…
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A Meaning Making Approach to Word Problems
Here is a typical story or word problem. Dakota helped her father bake cookies. They baked 9 sugar cookies and 3 chocolate chip cookies. How many cookies did they bake total? When solving word problem the focus is often on following steps, e.g. read the problem and identify important information. There is also a focus…