Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

Best from the Archive: Teaching Students to Solve Word & Story Problems with Dr. Sarah Powell

Jul 16, 2025 · 51 min · Episode 55 · 49.3 MB
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Dr. Sarah Powell describes her research on teaching students to solve word, or story, problems.


Dr. Powell is a professor at the College of Education, University of Texas Austin. Her primary research focus is identifying the most effective strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students. Her research provides guidance to teachers in what does work, and what does not work.

Links:
X: @‌sarahpowellphd

Bluesky: @‌sarahpowellphd.bsky.social

Sarah's Website


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