Creative Math Word Problems Ashok Bansal discovered that when math problems aren't phrased as computation exercises, children struggle. He decided to create a resource that would provide an abundance of challenging mathematical word problems. I realized that solving computational problems was easy because the math operation is given. Basically, the child has to understand the issues raised in the problem and then figure out the solutions.
Children hate it.
They read the first line and start solving the problem. Solving word problems requires reading, comprehension, and analytical skills. First, you have to learn how to read effectively. Word problems can be phrased differently and are very much dependent upon their writers. Second, you should be able to figure out what is given and what is desired.