"Taking out the numbers and question allowed every student to think about the meaning of the sentence, the implied mathematical connections, and plan a solution pathway before jumping into a solution attempt." #StoryProblems #NumberlessWordProblems #MathematicalAgency
Making Sense of Word Problems
I am sure we have all seen it happen at one time or another in math class. We give a student a story problem to solve and after a quick skim, the student pulls the numbers from the problem, compute…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Taking out the numbers and question allowed every student to think about the meaning of the sentence, the implied mathematical connections, and plan a solution pathway before jumping into a solution attempt." #StoryProblems #NumberlessWordProblems #MathematicalAgency
"When we focus on what math we see, and what math we want to see, we may allow some additional student agency to creep in, and that’s fine with me." - @jennalaib.bsky.social #division #storyproblems #nivelsnorts #flyingtomatoes
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How Many Nivelsnorts: Assessing Silly Story Problems
This morning in grade 4, we asked students to write a story problem and solve 104 ÷ 8. I told students that they could write what they want, but it needs to make sense and show that they understand…
jennalaib.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"When we focus on what math we see, and what math we want to see, we may allow some additional student agency to creep in, and that’s fine with me." - @jennalaib.bsky.social #division #storyproblems #nivelsnorts #flyingtomatoes
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I'm in for a world of hurt. I have 58 pages front and back in a notebook that I need to break down into 2 or more chapters. 😩
I need to get a lot out. This story is already way too long. 💔🙃
#storyproblems #writer #writing
I need to get a lot out. This story is already way too long. 💔🙃
#storyproblems #writer #writing
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I'm in for a world of hurt. I have 58 pages front and back in a notebook that I need to break down into 2 or more chapters. 😩
I need to get a lot out. This story is already way too long. 💔🙃
#storyproblems #writer #writing
I need to get a lot out. This story is already way too long. 💔🙃
#storyproblems #writer #writing
#Math #StoryProblems #RealLifeMath #Humor
The store has 12-packs of soda pop for $11.99 each
Today’s offer:
If you buy 2, you get 2 more free
If you buy 4 cases, how much per case are you paying?
Remember in school someone asking, “When would you ever need math in real life?”
The store has 12-packs of soda pop for $11.99 each
Today’s offer:
If you buy 2, you get 2 more free
If you buy 4 cases, how much per case are you paying?
Remember in school someone asking, “When would you ever need math in real life?”
a group of children are sitting at their desks in a classroom with a man in a red shirt standing behind them .
ALT: a group of children are sitting at their desks in a classroom with a man in a red shirt standing behind them .
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January 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
#Math #StoryProblems #RealLifeMath #Humor
The store has 12-packs of soda pop for $11.99 each
Today’s offer:
If you buy 2, you get 2 more free
If you buy 4 cases, how much per case are you paying?
Remember in school someone asking, “When would you ever need math in real life?”
The store has 12-packs of soda pop for $11.99 each
Today’s offer:
If you buy 2, you get 2 more free
If you buy 4 cases, how much per case are you paying?
Remember in school someone asking, “When would you ever need math in real life?”