Word Problems and Math Comprehension
What is Covered
Math Word Problems:
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How to comprehend the reading in word problems
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How to understand what the student is being asked to do
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How to label answers with correct units
Reading Comprehension in Math:
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How to read and understand specific directions
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How to recognize necessary and unnecessary information
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How to read and learn from a textbook example
Course Description
This is a 16 hour course. It is taught 2 times a week for 8 weeks. The material used will depend on the math course the student is currently taking in school. Scheduling is based on the student’s and instructor’s available times.