Why “keywords” might be holding you back in math
Remember learning math and being told that certain “keywords” always meant the same thing? Words like “total” meant add, and “difference” meant subtract? This approach is pretty common in math education, where keywords are often taught as a shortcut to solve word problems.
But what if relying on those keywords is actually hurting your ability to truly understand math? It might be preventing you from developing solid problem-solving skills.
This article explores why relying solely on “keywords in mathematics” can be a problem and offers some alternative strategies for teaching real mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.