Why are math word problems so difficult for so many of our students? That IS the question!

WORD PROBLEMS REQUIRE A NUMBER OF CRITICAL LITERACY AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS

(which we talk about often!)

So let’s start by thinking through all the skills students need in order to solve math problems effectively.

A hallmark of dyslexia is an inconsistency between a child’s reading level and oral language level. Often, dyslexic students are highly verbal; talkative, inquisitive, articulate, and have amazing vocabularies!

One of my all-time favorite students who happened to be dyslexic had the most amazing vocabulary as a young student, he still does today! He would hear a new word used in the context of a book or adult conversation and immediately add it to his repertoire.