The purpose of word problems is to prepare children for real life!!! This is true for example of shopping problems. Word problmes are a very important skill to develop children's logical and abstract thinking and mental discipline.
In first grade, children start learning one-step/simple word problem. In second grade, my students should be able to comfortably answer addition and subtraction words problem quickly. We will soon start a more complex real-life scenarios or models of word problems.
To motivate students I need parents/guardians help! (HA! homework for you. LOL). This skill should be practiced year around, in class it takes a lot of time and guidance from the teacher. So, at home you could help develop real life skills. It could involve awkward numbers (make believe), realistic examples (in the store), complex problems (two step), etc.
In first grade, children start learning one-step/simple word problem. In second grade, my students should be able to comfortably answer addition and subtraction words problem quickly. We will soon start a more complex real-life scenarios or models of word problems.
To motivate students I need parents/guardians help! (HA! homework for you. LOL). This skill should be practiced year around, in class it takes a lot of time and guidance from the teacher. So, at home you could help develop real life skills. It could involve awkward numbers (make believe), realistic examples (in the store), complex problems (two step), etc.