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Schema-based Strategies for Solving Math Word Problems

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Underlying Structure <strong>for</strong>Multiplication/Division <strong>Problems</strong>• Equal Groups <strong>Problems</strong>– Groups, same number of items in each group, totalnumber of items• Array/Area <strong>Problems</strong>– Equal groups arranged in rows and columns, totalnumber of items– Sides (length and width) and total area• Multiplicative Compare <strong>Problems</strong>– Compares one thing as multiple of another (3 times asmany), or as a part of another (1/3 as much)

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