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Do multiplication word problems hurt your brain?
Problem-solving strategies give students a mechanism for identifying elements of a problem, determining a course of action, and checking the answer. However, sometimes students donโ€™t have a wide enough array of strategies and we can't assume they'll discover these on their own. Fortunately, we have videos, games and lessons to help you teach a variety of strategies.

Problem-solving strategies have to be taught