In this video, teacher Debby Burton demonstrates an effective strategy for teaching middle school students how to read and solve mathematical word problems. By focusing on the strand of mathematics and the specific topic of mathematical planning and learning goals, Burton emphasizes the importance of breaking down complex word problems into manageable parts to help students better understand and solve them. Through engaging examples and step-by-step instructions, Burton shows educators how to help their students develop the critical thinking skills needed to excel in math. Watch as Burton expertly guides her students through the process of decoding word problems and reaching successful solutions.

Mathematical Planning and Learning Goals Playlist

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Middle School

Exponent Laws

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Introducing Exponent Laws Using Operations in Scientific Notation With Worked Examples

In this educational video, teacher Stephanie Metz introduces exponent laws using operations in scientific notation with worked examples. Stephanie breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand explanations, making algebraic expressions more approachable...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Algebraic Expressions

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Middle School

Hands On Comparing Area and Perimeter

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Comparing Area and Perimeter in Context

In this informative video, middle school math teacher Debby Burton engages students in a hands-on exploration of comparing area and perimeter in real-world contexts. Through this interactive strategy, students are able to deepen their understanding of shapes a...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Shapes and Geometry

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Middle School

Reading Word Problems

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Teaching Students to Read Mathematical Word Problems

In this video, teacher Debby Burton demonstrates an effective strategy for teaching middle school students how to read and solve mathematical word problems. By focusing on the strand of mathematics and the specific topic of mathematical planning and learning g...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Mathematical Planning and Learning Goals

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Middle School

Proportional Relationships with Unit Rate

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Proportional Relationships With Unit Rate Inquiry Tasks

In this engaging video, middle school math teacher Christina Matt guides students through inquiry tasks focused on Proportional Relationships with Unit Rate. As part of the Data Representations and Analysis strand in mathematics, students will explore how to d...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Data Representations and Analysis

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Middle School

Expressions in Word Problems

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Solving Systems of Equations and Inequalities Using Word Problems

In this educational video, middle school teacher Christine Carle breaks down the concept of solving systems of equations and inequalities using word problems. Using the strategy of expressing equations in word problems, she demonstrates how to analyze and solv...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Algebraic Expressions

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Middle School

Proportional Relationships with Differentiated Stations

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Exploring Proportional Relationships in Various Representations With Differentiated Stations

In this educational video, teacher Christina Matt demonstrates the concept of proportional relationships through differentiated stations, providing a hands-on and interactive approach to learning. As students explore various representations of data and analyze...

Strand: Mathematics

Element: Data Representations and Analysis