Dr. Sarah Powell describes her research on teaching students to solve word, or story, problems.
Dr. Powell is a professor at the College of Education, University of Texas Austin. Her primary research focus is identifying the most effective strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students. Her research provides guidance to teachers in what does work, and what does not work.
Links:
X: @sarahpowellphd
Bluesky: @sarahpowellphd.bsky.social
Sarah's Website
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