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2. Word problem (mathematics education) - Wikipedia

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   Word problem (mathematics education) In science education, a word problem is a mathematical exercise (such as in a textbook, worksheet, or exam) where significant background information on the problem is presented in ordinary language rather than in mathematical notation. As most word problems involve a narrative of some sort, they are ...

3. List of undecidable problems - Wikipedia

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   List of undecidable problems. In computability theory, an undecidable problem is a type of computational problem that requires a yes/no answer, but where there cannot possibly be any computer program that always gives the correct answer; that is, any possible program would sometimes give the wrong answer or run forever without giving any answer.

4. List of unsolved problems in mathematics - Wikipedia

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   Tutte's conjectures: every bridgeless graph has a nowhere-zero 5-flow [ 135] every Petersen - minor -free bridgeless graph has a nowhere-zero 4-flow [ 136] Woodall's conjecture that the minimum number of edges in a dicut of a directed graph is equal to the maximum number of disjoint dijoins.

5. Supporting Mathematical Problem Solving at Home

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   1. Help Children Get Started and Reflect on Word Problems Children need a wide variety of mathematical experiences and engaging in problem solving should be a key activity during any time spent on mathematics. Word problems can offer a n opportunity for children to think about mathematics in context and consider how mathematics relates to their own

6. Reading Coaching for Math Word Problems - ed

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   Words and Numbers Challenge. Math word problems blend words and numbers in ways that can create confusion for young readers. Consider the following problem: “Mr. Jordon is buying 3 CDs. Each CD costs $18.99 including tax. Which is the best estimate of the cost of the 3 CDs?” (Massachusetts Depart-ment of Education, 2001)

7. Solving Word Problems: As Easy as PIES! - ed

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   In the strategy presented, the mnemonic PIES is used to describe a 4-step process for solving word problems in which the acronym is described as P=Picture (draw a simple sketch) based on the situation described by the word problem), I=Information (circle key words in the problem and write next to picture), E=Equation (find an equation that fits ...

8. Running head: WORD PROBLEMS 1 Teaching Students to ... - ed

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   Many elementary students have difficulty solving mathematical word problems. To alleviate trouble with word problems, we designed a word-problem intervention for 3rd-grade students with mathematics difficulty. In this intervention, tutors help students understand the three word-problem schemas for addition and subtraction word problems.

9. The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid

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   Release. July 13, 1998. Genre (s) Educational / Adventure. Mode (s) Single-player. The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid is a computer game in The Learning Company 's ClueFinders series, where the ClueFinders embark on an Egyptian adventure to save the world from the forces of chaos and Alistair Loveless.