Multi step word problems anchor chart

Multi-step word problems require a special set of problem-solving strategies. Learn the 4 steps for helping students master these tricky tasks!

Over the years, I've come up with a few different ideas, anchor charts, and activities for helping students master solving multi-step word problems!

Over the years, I've come up with a few different ideas, anchor charts, and activities for helping students master solving multi-step word problems!

Word Problem Anchor Chart: Shows key terms associated with each operation, as well as the steps to solving word problems using CUBES strategy!

Solving word problems anchor chart

C'mon, you know you love them... word problems, that is. Especially two step word problems... you love them as much as the kids do!! Well, my second graders have been working on them this week and w

If you’re looking for an easy word problem strategy to transform your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade class, you are in the right place! Word problems can be such a struggle for students, especially English Learners, but they don’t have to be. Save for later or read now for the hands down best strategy for breaking down word problems for your students.

Wanted: Anchor Chart for choosing the correct operation for problem-solving As my students and I discuss problem-solving, I have been looking for the “exact right” anchor chart as a visible reference for choosing the correct operation. I’ve seen anchor charts that address addition vs. subtraction or multiplication vs division but not one that includes all four operations. Then… I was viewing a video on YouTube called, “Introduction to The Bar Model (Strip Diagram) - Math Problem Solving…

To master math word problems, students need word problem solving strategies that go beyond circling numbers and underlining keywords.

Multi-step word problems! Such a hard concept to teach but this really helped my kiddos!