Help your students master multi-step word problems with this engaging, step-by-step I.Q.W.S. strategy resource! Perfect for upper elementary, this ready-to-use PowerPoint walks students through a structured method for tackling word problems:

• I = Information
• Q = Question
• W = Write the Equation
• S = Solve and Circle Your Answer

This resource includes a clear breakdown of each step, practice problems, and a critical thinking error analysis activity where students identify which step was missed in a student example—reinforcing the importance of following every step in the process!

What’s Included:

✅ 17-slide PowerPoint presentation introducing the I.Q.W.S. strategy
✅ 4 Example problems modeled with each step
✅ Exit Ticket Slide

✅ Error analysis word problem with multiple choice question
✅ Built-in student discussion and reflection opportunities
✅ Aligned to 3rd grade problem-solving standards

Why Teachers Love It:

✔ Builds student confidence with word problems
✔ Reinforces strategic thinking and math reasoning
✔ Supports math talks and small group instruction
✔ Easy to integrate with guided math or warm-ups
✔ No prep – just open and teach!

Standards Alignment:

This resource supports 3rd Grade CCSS and state standards related to problem solving, operations, and reasoning.