I created "Close Read a Math Problem," because many of my students struggle with solving word problems. There is extra information, not enough information, and/ or multi-step problems for them to decipher. It's not an easy task! The resource I developed has students rereading math problems 4 times, and doing something with the information each time. I have already seen a rise in test scores (the tests are all word problems).
It's not just the test scores that are making me happy though. It's the buy-in I have from students as well. They ask to bring it home with them, and use the sheets in centers too. However, it wasn't until I received a letter from one of my girls last week that I realized what an impact this resource has made.
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"11/17/15 Letter
Dear Ms. Dobrin,
I have learned alot in your class. Today I had fun in math with You. I hope you are glad for me to be in your class. I am glad to be in your awsome group. At my old school we didn't go to a differ class but I have fun in math with you. I might don't get good grades in math but what I know is that I will try my very best to earn what I want. My homework for math is getting easier and easier for me. The close read a math word problem sheet helpes me alot in math. Math is my best favorite subject.
Love,"
S
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This is pretty good, but the best is yet to come. :-)
Happy Teaching!
Happy Learning!
~Sandra @The Happy Learning Den
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