16. WRITE MY OWN WORD PROBLEM (Writing, Feedback)  

Description:  Students create word problems based on an equation given.

Application: Use this activity in mathematics classes that use word problems.

Process:  Tell students that they are going to translate an equation to a word problem and then solve it. Supply equations for students to practice.  Guide instruction through the first few problems.  Start with a few equations; add more as students’ confidence rises.
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