Word Problems

How to solve math word problems

Tips for Word Problems

Here are the six steps for solving the math word problems:

1. Read

2. Question

Find the question to be answered in the problem. Often the question is directly stated. When it is not stated, you will have to identify the question to be answered.

3. Write

Write the facts you need to answer the question. It is helpful to cross out any facts presented in the problem that are not needed to answer the question. Sometimes, all of facts presented in the problem are needed to answer the question.

4. Question

Ask yourself What computations must I do to answer the question?

5. Compute

Set up the problem on paper and do the computations. Check your computations for accuracy and make any needed corrections. Once you have done this, circle your answer.

6. Question

Look at your answer and ask yourself: Is my answer possible? You may find that your answer is not possible because it does not fit with the facts presented in the problem. When this happens, go back through the steps until you arrive at an answer that is possible.

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