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In grade 3 students move onto more complex word problems using multiplication and division. Below we’ll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to solve a simple division word problem.

Turn the English into Algebra

The first rule of any word problem is to think in math terms. To do that, you’ll need to:

• Read the whole word problem.
• Write down what is asked for. (As students work through the word problem, they can get lost and start to work in a different direction. Having the actual request written down, will help to keep them focus on the goal.)
• Sketch out the word problem, if possible.
• Write down the signs where you see key words. For example, write + where you see add, increase, combine, or – where you see less, difference, reduce.
• Find or work out any formulas.
  

Some of you may have come across our section of math and reading flashcards. We are in the process of making improvements to the look of the flashcards, as well as make navigating the pages a little easier.

Math facts flashcards

You’ll see our math facts flashcards have been given a facelift. The numbers are now more legible and easier for young readers to discern. Gone is the arty-looking font.

What exactly are homophones? How do they differ from homonyms and homographs? Do our kids really need to learn these terms and make a distinction between them? The short answer is: yes. They are part of your child’s elementary school curriculum.

We have created sets of worksheets for all three categories in our vocabulary section to help your child practice these tricky words.

For today, let’s take a look at homophones.

Homophones

Some people call homophones sound-alike words. It’s an easier way to understand what a homophone is. Homophones are words that sound the same when you pronounce them, but the words have different spelling and different meaning.

For example: flour and flower.

Homophones Worksheets

On the vocabulary pages for each of our grades, you’ll now find the homophones under a new sub-title called: Homonyms, homophones and word usage.
Let’s take a look at our grade 3 vocabulary page. Here’s the section you are looking for:

In grade 6 students learn about ratios and proportions. We’ve created a series of proportions word problems worksheets and ratio word problems worksheets for students to practice.

Let’s take a more detailed look at how to solve proportions word problems.

Proportions

First, what are proportions? Proportion means that two ratios (or fractions) are equal.

For example: