Math Tutor – Carlsbad – Word Problems
by Stuart Raffeld
Word Problems
Sometimes there’s no greater pain for students than coming across a dreaded math word problem.
When these questions show up on homework, math worksheets, pop quizzes, and tests, they give even the most confident students reason to pause and sit up a little straighter.
That’s because these problems take math understanding to the next level. They require children to use their reading and comprehension skills while also applying everything they’ve learned in math class.
Some students approach word problems like they’re solving a riddle, others tend to freeze and forget basic math concepts they normally understand.
Mastering the art of solving math word problems takes practice. It doesn’t normally “just come” to your child.
But there are huge benefits to your child becoming a great math word problem solver — and you won’t want your child missing out on any of them.
B. A. Operations Research & Statistics, California State University, Long Beach, Teaching Assistant undergraduate Mathematics. B.S. Mathematics, California State University, Long Beach. Mathematics University of California, Irvine, Teaching Assistant undergraduate Mathematics. Completed course work for MS Degree with 4.0 GPA. M.S. Mathematics, Kingsbridge University. Transcript available upon request. 1988-Present: Mathematics tutoring--One on one tutoring for SES students through YP institute and Academic advantage. Tutored students with low learning skills as well as very bright students. Tutored groups of four students in math classes from basic mathematics through calculus. Mathematics teaching for EFN, Inc., a private school.