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To add some creativity to word problems, have students write their own math problems. This could be a great small group activity (group of 3 or 4 students). Later, have them share their math creativity with their peers.
A. Have student come up with 2 or 3 words that have nothing in common.
B. Have student write a math problem using those words.
*Model those two steps before having students write their own word problems.
Example:
A. dog tomatoes
B. As the dog, Pirate, ran through the market, he took 7 tomatoes and 6 bananas from Mr. Smith's stand. Karla, the owner of the dog, stopped Pirate and took away 3 tomatoes and 5 bananas from him. How many tomatoes and bananas did Pirate eat?
A. Have student come up with 2 or 3 words that have nothing in common.
B. Have student write a math problem using those words.
*Model those two steps before having students write their own word problems.
Example:
A. dog tomatoes
B. As the dog, Pirate, ran through the market, he took 7 tomatoes and 6 bananas from Mr. Smith's stand. Karla, the owner of the dog, stopped Pirate and took away 3 tomatoes and 5 bananas from him. How many tomatoes and bananas did Pirate eat?
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