Section 1: Background Information
1. Years of Teaching Experience: _______________________
2. Subject Taught: _______________________
Section 2: Current Teaching Strategies
3. What strategies do you currently use to teach word problems to grade 6
students? (Check all that apply)
o Using visual aids (e.g., diagrams, charts)
o Providing real-world examples
o Encouraging peer-to-peer learning
o Offering additional practice problems
o Other (please specify): _______________________
4. How often do you incorporate technology into your lessons for word
problem practice?
o Daily
o A few times a week
o Occasionally
o Rarely
Section 3: Challenges and Support
5. What challenges do you typically face when teaching word problems to
grade 6 students? (Check all that apply)
o Difficulty engaging students
o Addressing diverse learning needs
o Providing adequate practice opportunities
o Other (please specify): _______________________
6. What support or resources do you need to better integrate word problem-
solving into your teaching practices? (Check all that apply)
o Professional development opportunities
o Access to educational technology
o Collaborative planning time with colleagues
o Other (please specify): _______________________
Section 4: Assessment Methods
7. How do you currently assess students' understanding and progress in
solving word problems? (Check all that apply)
o Quizzes and tests
o Classwork and homework
o Observations of student participation
o Other (please specify): _______________________
8. Are there any tools or methods you find particularly useful or challenging in
this assessment process?
o Please describe: _______________________
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback will help us understand current
teaching practices and challenges related to word problem-solving in grade 6 mathematics.
Section 1: Challenges with Word Problems
1. What do you find most challenging when solving word problems in class?
(Check all that apply)
Understanding the problem
Identifying the correct mathematical operation
Applying mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios
Other (please specify): _______________________
2. How do you currently approach these challenges, and what strategies help
you the most? (Check all that apply)
Asking teachers for help
Using online resources
Working with peers
Other (please specify): _______________________
Section 2: Current Learning Experiences
3. How engaging do you find learning word problems in class?
Very Engaging
Somewhat Engaging
Not Very Engaging
Not at All Engaging
4. What would make learning word problems more enjoyable or engaging for
you? (Check all that apply)
More interactive activities
Real-world examples
Games or competitions
Other (please specify): _______________________
5. Are there any activities or methods you've experienced in other subjects
that you think could be applied to word problem-solving?
Please describe: _______________________
Section 3: Confidence and Feedback
6. How confident do you feel in applying mathematical concepts to real-life
scenarios?
Very Confident
Somewhat Confident
Not Very Confident
Not at All Confident
7. Can you describe a situation where you successfully applied math to solve a
problem outside of class?
Please describe: _______________________
8. What feedback or support do you wish you had more of when working on
word problems? (Check all that apply)
More explanations from teachers
More practice problems
Feedback from peers
Other (please specify): _______________________
9. How do you think this feedback or support could be provided effectively?
Please describe: _______________________
References
Koshy (2010) emphasizes the importance of understanding current teaching
practices to inform effective interventions.
Gersten et al. (2009) highlight the need for teacher feedback in designing
educational strategies.
This survey is designed to gather insights into current teaching strategies, challenges, and
support needs before implementing any interventions. It will help inform the development of
targeted interventions to enhance students' competence in solving word problems.
Citations:
1. https://www.viurrspace.ca/bitstreams/8c4edbd0-1fc3-4e41-a65f-0c70b9f7f7de/
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4. https://www.nassp.org/publication/principal-leadership/volume-21-2020-2021/
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7. https://council-for-learning-disabilities.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/
Math_Disabilities_Support.pdf
8. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/WWC-PraxGuide-Elementary-Math-
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