Steps for Tackling Word Problems

1. Read the problem carefully and underline key information.
2. Identify what the question is asking.
3. Write down what you know and what you need to find.
4. Draw pictures or diagrams if needed.
5. Translate the words into math—use ratios, proportions, or equations.
6. Solve step by step, checking your work as you go.

This strategy makes even tricky problems easier to manage!