Word problems can sometimes feel like a monster under the bed for kids (and maybe even adults!). But they don’t have to be scary! Think of them as little puzzles waiting to be solved, using the superpowers of addition and subtraction. With a bit of practice, anyone can become a word problem whiz!
The secret is to break them down. Instead of seeing a wall of text, learn to identify the key information. What’s the question asking? What numbers are important? What action words are used? Mastering these skills makes tackling word problems a breeze. Let’s make math fun!