Solving Math Word Problems Without Numbers?

That’s right. Solve a math word problem with no numbers thrown in. 
At least not at the beginning. 

Take this baffling 2nd-grade word problem,  shown at right, that I recently came across on the internet. This particular problem has a big flaw, as we shall find out. For now, let’s use our numberless strategy to dissect the problem. 

Step 1: Take out the numbers and the question.
Ask your students several questions to probe their understanding of the situation.

Step 2: Introduce back the numbers, one at a time.
Ask more questions each time.

Step 3: Put back the original question.
Feel free to come up with questions of your own.

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