Help students become more confident problem solvers with this clear, student-friendly math strategy poster!

This printable anchor chart teaches students a simple four-step process for solving word problems:

READ → RECORD → DRAW → WRITE

Students learn to carefully read the problem, identify important information, represent their thinking with a visual model, and explain their solution using both numbers and words.

What's Included:
• 1 full-page printable strategy poster
• Letter-size PDF format
• Color classroom display
• Print-and-go resource

The Read, Record, Draw & Write Strategy:
✓ READ the problem
✓ RECORD important information and the question being asked
✓ DRAW a visual representation of the problem
✓ WRITE a number sentence and a word sentence to explain the solution

Perfect For:
• Math Word Problems
• Problem Solving Instruction
• Small Group Intervention
• Math Centers
• Resource Classrooms
• Special Education
• Inclusion Classrooms
• RTI/MTSS Support
• Grades 2–5

Why Teachers Love It:
• Supports mathematical reasoning
• Encourages visual problem solving
• Reinforces written explanations
• Easy reference during independent work
• Works across multiple math standards and problem types

This poster is ideal for classroom displays, small-group instruction, intervention settings, and student reference materials.

Please Note:
This resource is provided as a non-editable PDF.