Number & Operations for Teachers 

    Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009

Chapter/Section

Chapter Four: Fractions: Addition & Subtraction

4.4 Writing Sensible Word Problems

Objective

Create word problems that motivate students and illustrate fraction addition and subtraction.

Overview

Creating meaningful, unambiguous word problems can be difficult.  When word problems involve fractions and fraction operations, special care must be taken to avoid strange or ambiguous part/whole relationships. 

Readings

Writing Sensible Word Problems

Homework

Exercises

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