1986•Mathematics Teacher Learning and Teaching PK-12Requires access
Understanding Word Problems
Lee V. Stiff
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Abstract
For several years now, I have been asked to share with junior and senior high school mathematics teachers in North Carolina ways to improve students' reading comprehension of word problems. My work with teachers and students has given me the opportunity to field-test several strategies for improving reading skills. One such strategy uses comprehension guides (Earle 1976; Herber 1978).