Word problem “key words” charts abound on lesson-sharing sites like Teachers Pay Teachers. These graphic organizers are designed to remind students which math words signal different operations.

Working memory shown to have key role; interventions helped students boost key skills Date: April 21, 2025 ... It plays a central role when students attempt to solve math word problems.

The process you use to solve a real world math problem can be just as important as arriving at the correct answer, said Robbi Berry, who teaches 5th grade in Las Cruces, N.M.