Do your students struggle with math word problems? Do you struggle to help them? You are not alone, and we have an evidence-based solution for you. Pirate Math Equation Quest (PMEQ) is a math word-problem intervention for students experiencing math difficulty. During PMEQ, students receive explicit instruction on reading, interpreting, setting up, and solving word problems with a focus on schemas. This course is the first in a series designed to help educators understand research-based practices for teaching word problems, deepen their understanding of schema instruction, and access materials and training to implement PMEQ.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what works and what doesn’t in word-problem instruction.
- Understand schema-based instruction.
If the students you serve are in Grades 1-3, you are encouraged to take the PMEQ Additive Schema course after this introductory course. If your students are in Grade 4 or higher, you should take the PMEQ Additive/Multiplicative Schema course, which covers both schemas in a single course.
Intended Audiences
- Grade 1-8 Educators
- Math Interventionists/Specialists
Course Type
- Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
- 1 PLU