Computation

Computation
1. Print word problems on cards. (Format a word document into colums and then cut the problems apart after printing) 2. Ask students to classify the word problems by the type of operation used to solve the problem. 3. Students arrange word problems into a Tree Map to organize them. 4. Students look for vocabulary words, ideas, and common themes to the questions in each category to raise awareness and build skill in choosing appropriate operations to solve word problems. 5. Allow students time to pick a few problems from each category to practice solving. -- Christy
 * Computation using Word Problems (any standard using word problems):**
 * I do this with operations with mixed numbers. We spend one 50 minute period classifying and constructing the Tree Map. Over the next few days we work on solving the problems for practice. The amount of time needed wil vary by student expertise in determining the appropriate operation as well as the number of word problems that the teacher supplies. I allow my students to work in small groups and insist that they show their work. If they correctly solve a question and show their work I let them transfer the card to a wipe board where I have drawn a giant grid. Prizes are awarded for students who place 4 cards in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. This keeps all groups motivated to work, show their work, and think strategically about how to place their cards to win or block their opponents.*



--Amy & Brandy

--Amy & Brandy


 * Sixth Grade - Christy**