Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...

👉 Learn how to solve equations from word problems. A word problem is a real word simulation of a mathematics principle. We ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

Let’s pretend you’re back in math class. You might need to figure out answers to the following questions: If your doctor gave you three pills and told you to take one every half hour, how long would ...

Learn how to solve problems using linear programming. A linear programming problem involves finding the maximum or minimum ...

In a recent study from our research group, we looked into how different characteristics of mathematical word problem-solving tasks may influence elementary schooler’s performance. Mathematical word ...

A member of our research community, Terhi Vessonen, along with her co-authors (Heidi Hellstrand, Matti Kurkela, Pirjo Aunio, and Anu Laine), has conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis ...