Description
Numberless word problems are designed to provide scaffolding that allows students the opportunity to develop a better understanding of word problems.
Word problems can be a tough concept for students to understand. Often times, students will see a word problem, pull the two numbers from the word problem, and then quickly add or subtract the two numbers without taking the time to fully process what it is that the word problem is asking.
Numberless word problems guide students through their thinking and reasoning as to why they are adding or why they are subtracting.
Types of Word Problems (all included):
- Joining
- Result Unknown
- Change Unknown
- Start Unknown
- Separating
- Result Unknown
- Change Unknown
- Start Unknown
- Part Part Whole
- Whole Unknown
- Part Unknown
- Comparing
- Difference Unknown
- Quantity Unknown
- Referent Unknown
What’s Included:
- 160 teacher slides (80 numberless & 80 with numbers)
- 160 student printables (80 numberless & 80 with numbers)
- Word problem types posters
- Key questions to guide your students through the solving process
- Step by step directions
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Jennifer P. –
These are AMAZING!! I wanted to branch out this year and try numberless word problems, so I purchased these. I introduced them slowly before I intended to teach them to slowly build their foundation. I’m now getting ready to incorporate this into my distance learning lessons, and I can’t wait!
Jasmine R. –
This resource was a lifesaver for me because my students tend to want to rush through word problems without really stopping to think what they are asking. This gave me a chance to really help them get used to what these types of questions are asking, and it was very engaging!
Ashley G. –
I used these mainly with my higher level students to make sure that they were taking their time and actually thinking about what the word problem was asking them to do. Usually they just rush through and look for the numbers, so this helped a lot. Thank you!
Three Cheers for Third Grade –
This was a gamechanger for me in math instruction! My children understand so much more about word problems after doing these!
JENNY C. –
I love that this is numberless and allows to discussion. Often times students get stuck on numbers and assume. With this students and the teacher get to talk about keywords or the sequence of the word problems to help visualize the problem which allows for a deeper understanding.
Madeline K. –
My students found these problems engaging. I liked the resource because it familiarized students with the process of word problems.
Lunchbox Latte –
These were great to get my students talking about problem solving instead of just guessing an answer based on the numbers. They were able to see how the language helps them figure out what to do. It helped them explain their thinking to each other.
Angelita T. –
I just started using this whole group during math time and I planned on using it as individuals center time as time went on. It was a great resource.