Solving Math Word Problems with the Four Square Technique

To memorize mathematical formulas

To draw complex diagrams

To organize thoughts and data for solving word problems

To solve algebraic equations

Drawing a diagram

Writing an explanation

Writing a number sentence

Identifying and writing down keywords

In the diagram box

In the keywords box

In the number sentence box

In the explanation box

A number sentence

A list of keywords

A diagram

An explanation

Tables

Complex trigonometric diagrams

Circles and squares

Graphs

To write an explanation

To draw a diagram

To create an equation based on the keywords and diagram

To summarize the problem

b - 4

4 + b

b + 4

4 - b

Create a number sentence

Write down keywords

Justify your answer and ensure it makes sense

Draw a diagram

To create a more complex number sentence

To list more keywords

To draw a better diagram

To make sure your answer is clear and logical

Drawing a diagram

Writing a number sentence

Writing an explanation

Identifying keywords