Using Reading Strategies to Solve Math Problems
Introduction and Rationale In my miniunit, I will concentrate on my group of four third grade students who have learning difficulties in math. The focus of my miniunit will be to teach the students reading strategies, such as labeling the steps, understanding new vocabulary, visualizing by drawing a picture, filtering unnecessary words, and breaking the problem down into smaller steps in order to assist them in understanding and solving word problems. Word problems demonstrate the real-life applicability of math, yet they are often confusing to solve. In my miniunit, I plan to teach my students various strategies, so that they have an easier time comprehending and solving the problems. After …show more content…
• Sally ate 10 jelly beans.
The third step is to determine the operation. Since the word problem asks how many did they eat in all, we know we need to add.
Lastly, we are ready for the fourth step, entering the numbers and calculating the answer. We are adding Jane’s 15 jelly beans and Sally’s 10 jelly beans, so: 15 + 10 = 25
Active Involvement: Now it is your turn to try to solve a word problem by using the steps in RIDE. With your neighbor, see if you can figure out the steps to solve the word problem on page 10 in your book.
Link: Today, as we try to solve word problems, we will focus on using the steps in RIDE.
Minilesson 2: Understanding Math Vocabulary
Position: One week after the first minilesson
Connection: A small number of child laborers were attempting to traverse a more elevated position in a vain attempt to procure a quarter of a rundlet of a hydrogen and oxygen compound. Half their number experienced an uncontrollable descent that resulted in severe damage to his pate. And soon it came to pass that the rest of the labor force followed suit, but with far less serious consequences.
You probably did not understand the paragraph I just read, but it was the nursery rhyme of Jack and …show more content…
However, there will a lot of unnecessary information. Our job today, will be to figure out which facts we need, and which we don’t.
Minilesson 5: Breaking a Word Problem into Smaller Parts
Position: End of the miniunit, one week after the fourth minilesson
Connection: I am not good at drawing, but my friend taught me a trick. If you put a drawing onto graph paper, then only focus on each box as you draw, you can copy the drawing. However, if you try to copy an entire drawing, it can seem overwhelming to ensure that you copy every detail.
Teaching Point: Sometimes the problem seems too difficult to even try. However, when we break it down into smaller steps, it is not as hard as it seemed at first.
Teaching Component: Today’s word problem seems very difficult:
A family of 2 adults and 3 children each order a sandwich and a drink in the museum cafeteria. Sandwiches cost $4 and drinks are $1. How much does lunch cost in all?
First, we need to list what we know:
• There are 2 adults and 3 children.
• Each orders a sandwich and a drink.
• Sandwiches cost $4.
• Drinks cost $1.
In order to solve this problem, we need to solve these small
Introduction and Rationale In my miniunit, I will concentrate on my group of four third grade students who have learning difficulties in math. The focus of my miniunit will be to teach the students reading strategies, such as labeling the steps, understanding new vocabulary, visualizing by drawing a picture, filtering unnecessary words, and breaking the problem down into smaller steps in order to assist them in understanding and solving word problems. Word problems demonstrate the real-life applicability of math, yet they are often confusing to solve. In my miniunit, I plan to teach my students various strategies, so that they have an easier time comprehending and solving the problems. After …show more content…
• Sally ate 10 jelly beans.
The third step is to determine the operation. Since the word problem asks how many did they eat in all, we know we need to add.
Lastly, we are ready for the fourth step, entering the numbers and calculating the answer. We are adding Jane’s 15 jelly beans and Sally’s 10 jelly beans, so: 15 + 10 = 25
Active Involvement: Now it is your turn to try to solve a word problem by using the steps in RIDE. With your neighbor, see if you can figure out the steps to solve the word problem on page 10 in your book.
Link: Today, as we try to solve word problems, we will focus on using the steps in RIDE.
Minilesson 2: Understanding Math Vocabulary
Position: One week after the first minilesson
Connection: A small number of child laborers were attempting to traverse a more elevated position in a vain attempt to procure a quarter of a rundlet of a hydrogen and oxygen compound. Half their number experienced an uncontrollable descent that resulted in severe damage to his pate. And soon it came to pass that the rest of the labor force followed suit, but with far less serious consequences.
You probably did not understand the paragraph I just read, but it was the nursery rhyme of Jack and …show more content…
However, there will a lot of unnecessary information. Our job today, will be to figure out which facts we need, and which we don’t.
Minilesson 5: Breaking a Word Problem into Smaller Parts
Position: End of the miniunit, one week after the fourth minilesson
Connection: I am not good at drawing, but my friend taught me a trick. If you put a drawing onto graph paper, then only focus on each box as you draw, you can copy the drawing. However, if you try to copy an entire drawing, it can seem overwhelming to ensure that you copy every detail.
Teaching Point: Sometimes the problem seems too difficult to even try. However, when we break it down into smaller steps, it is not as hard as it seemed at first.
Teaching Component: Today’s word problem seems very difficult:
A family of 2 adults and 3 children each order a sandwich and a drink in the museum cafeteria. Sandwiches cost $4 and drinks are $1. How much does lunch cost in all?
First, we need to list what we know:
• There are 2 adults and 3 children.
• Each orders a sandwich and a drink.
• Sandwiches cost $4.
• Drinks cost $1.
In order to solve this problem, we need to solve these small