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Challenging Word Problems Solutions Recordings

How are your child's problem-solving skills?
Are they confident and successful when asked to complete a word problem?
Are you pleased with the level of analytical thinking they exhibit?

The Challenging Word Problems book by Singapore Math Inc. is the best source for thought-provoking, multi-step word problems. Students can greatly enhance their problem solving and critical thinking skills in just 10-20 minutes per day. Use CWP as a supplement to any curriculum and your child's math proficiency will soar!

View a sample of the Singapore Math Live Challenging Word Problems videos by clicking the CWP tab above, selecting the level you wish to view, and clicking on the first video. You will be prompted to enter a name/email address but you do not need a login/password.

Why this works:
The goal is for the student to have daily exposure to the strategies and methods required to solve these problems. Ideally, students would complete two problems per day every school day. We want the student to attempt these when their brains are fresh and alert and then to see the solutions immediately afterwards. When they view the solution, they will have an explanation for whatever stumped them and will add to their math toolbox so that when that skill is needed again, it will be ready to use. Over time, students will develop into mathematical thinkers and will strengthen problem-solving and analysis skills.

Ready to focus on problem solving skills?

Purchase a Challenging Word Problems book. (See link below.) Consider purchasing one-level lower than your student's grade level, these problems truly are challenging!
Purchase the SML solutions videos for the same level. (See link below.) Every problem in each CWP book is worked and explained using the strategies and methods of the Singapore math program. You will have access these videos for 12 months from the day of purchase.

What to do each day:

Have your student set a timer for 3-7 minutes, depending on their age/attention span. Ask them to attempt one word problem from the Challenging Word Problems book.
After they finish, or when the timer goes off, they can view the SML video where the strategies and methods are demonstrated.
Repeat the process for the next word problem.