Math problem solving is one of the most challenging skills we teach in fourth grade. Research shows the best way to build these skills is through short, purposeful daily practice with both single- and multi-step word problems. These February-themed story problems are provided in a paper-saving print version and fully digital via Google Slides.

Designed to take less than 15 minutes per day - including giving students time to solve, discuss, and review - each month's problems include single-step, multi-step, and word problems with extra information. This helps build students' capacity for critical thinking and mathematical problem-solving skills.

The problems increase in complexity across the months. This is purposefully done to help prepare students for the types of problems they may see on state tests and in 5th grade.

You'll receive:

• Daily Problem Solving Teacher's Guide for Digital & Print

• 4 weeks of February-themed word problems - in both Google Slides & Print

• Answer keys

• Access to step-by-step directions for assigning these in Google Classroom

Word Problem Themes:

Each week includes a fun fact and the word problems are themed to align with monthly holidays, special events, and kid-friendly topics. This month's topics are:

✔ Week 1: Groundhogs

✔ Week 2: Valentines

✔ Week 3: Breakfast

✔ Week 4: February Fun Facts

Ways to Use the Problems:

• Digital classrooms or for home learning

• Interactive whiteboard during whole or small group math instruction

• Projected as a daily problem-solving warm-up

• Test prep

• Daily warm-ups or math center

• Independent enrichment or challenge problems for early finishers

Benefits of a Problem of the Day format:

❑ Daily practice builds routine and structure for practice

❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant or struggling learners

❑ Helps identify students who may need additional support

❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies

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