Actually, my high school was about to figure out this question for me through a test. I was able to answer math questions in word format than in number format. Therefore, I prefer "word" problems over math problems. Through this, I ended up going through a program called IMP (integrative math program) which taught math through word problems. While other students were given formulas and shown how to solve them right away in regular algebra 1 and 2 and geometry, we would have paragraphs of real life situations in which we figured out a formula instead of being given the formula by our teacher. Afterwards, we would go through more lessons in using that formula we created and solve word problems. Though this program had learned the exact same formulas and problems as regular math students did, we just preferred to learn it through word problems. Math started to become difficult for me after my 7th grade teacher pointed out to my mother that I should stop drawing in class while learning new math, when in fact, I learned a few years later that my doodling during math actually didn't affect my way of learning. Once I was forced to stop doodling during math, I started to become worse at it, and I started to prefer word problems as it gave me a better visionary than regular math problems. Since that incident, I've always struggled with regular math problems and always loved trying to solve more word problems instead.
I personally like a math problem better than a word problem. I actually find math to be pretty fun. I am good at memorizing and figuring out equations. Also word problems can be pretty boring and I get lazy to read them depending on the length.
I would so much rather do a math problem then a word problem. Word problems tend to confuse me and I have to read them over and over until I am able understand them. Also, if I have not done a similar problem before hand, I will get the answer wrong. I feel like word problems are just made to confuse people. Why not just give a math problem, that way there is no "gray area", as Todd said.
If i had a choice, I would rather do a math problem, because word problems can be tricky as for a math problem you already have all the numbers you need in front of you, in the settings that it needs to be in so you can solve. In a word problem it's more like critical thinking so, thst means you have to make a choice of what numbers you want to pull out and what is it that the word problem wants you to do. So I say a math problem would make my day.
I would choose a math problem because math problems can be more straight foreword. while a word problem can be a little more difficult or harder to understand. I usually get confused with word problems.
If I had the choice between a math problem and a word problem I would choose a word problem 10 out of 10 times. The reason for this is because I have never found myself being able to think the way that you need to in order to answer math questions with confidence. Word problems are much more understandable to me and I feel like I can think those through, instead of just following formulas.
If I was placed in a situation where I can choose whether to do a word or mathematical problem, with no hesitation I would choose the mathematical problem for the simple fact of the matter that their is only one sole answer for that particular question. Word Problems get me thinking to much, not meaning that it's a bad thing but in relation to a test scenario I wouldn't know where exactly the points I may have been docked on came from but the rather simple explanation from the professor.
I would prefer to do math problems over word problems. This mainly due to the fact that when working with a math problem, it is quite clear what it is asking for one to solve. Yet with a word problem, I will often accidentally misread or misunderstand the question, leading me to horribly fail it when attempting to solve.
I would rather do a math problem because sometimes a word problem can be confusing and you could misunderstand them at times. Math is my preferred subject so overall it would be easier.
I pretty good at math it has always been one of those subjects that i understood. I prefer to deal with numbers rather than word problems because words can complicate solving a problem if you make the mistake of reading the problem wrong. With numbers it is much easier to determine if your answer is right or close to be being right. Like when I come across a word problem on a test I tend to skip the problem and gone to doing the problems that deal with mainly numbers because they are easier for me to solve.
If I was asked this question a year ago, I would have said I would rather do a math problem hands down because I am really good at solving for variables and working at the problem until I get it right. Now I would have to say I'm unsure of which I like better, because word problems are usually logic problems and I have finally been taught how to handle these problems and usually word problems as Professor Harris said in class, can have multiple answers. So basically, I am extremely thankful that this Economics class requires blog pots with open ended questions versus word problems.
If i would have to choose between a math problem or a word problem I would choose a math problem. A word problem is very difficult for me and math is easy, but dislike it. A math problem will always have a solution and in a word problem I always tend to express my feelings too much or change the subject at some point.
I prefer a math problem to a word problem. There are many anwer about word problem and there is also gray zone about the answer. The right answer is differnt each other and it depends on person. On the other side, a math problem has the only one answer. It is just right or wrong. Everyone has the same answer.I think it is not so complicated to solve the math problem. Therefore, I prefer math problem.
I perfer a math problem over a word problem any day. I math problem has a solution that you have to find and doesnt require as much thinking then a word problem.
I would definitely prefer word problems over math problems. Word problems let you think more abstractly and allow some sense of creativity and interpretation. Although math is a universal language it is unique in that it is fixed and has only one true answer. The same cannot be said for word problems. I believe word problems reveal more about the problem solver than the problem itself, and that is why I enjoy them more.
When I have taken Math classes I have always prefared math problems than word problems. I believe that pugging in numbers and using formulas to solve for math problems is alot easier than working on word problems. Word problems have always been hard for me because I have to analyze the words than input equations than solve , I can actually solve math problems alot faster than word problems.
I would rather solve a math problem than a word problem, simply because a word problem can be a little more difficult in the way that some people may not understand the main point, and it can be tricky, and about the math problem, I have always liked math and in my case, it would be easier to understand something by looking at numbers rather that looking at a group of words. and all you need to do is just move the numbers arround, since you have all the info you need in front of you..
I prefer a "Math problem" over a "Word problem". I agree Hiromi's idea about "Word problem" Word problem is very confuse and different depend on cultural things, environment, and situations, while math problem has clear answer as one. Moreover, word problem directly relate to understanding.
My choice is a math problem because I am good at numbers . In addition , a math problem all ways has too many ways to answer it unlike the word problem because it tends to confuse and sometimes its hard to understand so I prefer for myself a math problem rather than a word problem .
Between the option of doing a math problem or a word problem, my preference would be a word problem. Word problems are easier to understand, due to the fact the answer can be wrote in your own perspective in words, however math problems require certain formulas to solve and obtain a direct answer. Math equations involve a specific order of change, on the other hand word problems can be answered in short summaries, as well as in an essay. Math problems are difficult, because just one error within your work can affect your whole answer, unlike a word problem the answers remain the same or can be supported with evidence from your understanding/ outside resources. The math department from my experience, does not ensure the majority of students have a whole understanding of the material taught and is disappointing for students to waste money on tuition for classes they are not comprehending or end up having to retake.
For myself, I prefer to work with math problems over a word problem even though I don't have a problem doing either. I just like the simplicity of seeing an equation and being able to work it out and know that in the end I did it correctly.
To choose between a math problem and a word problem, hands down i would definitely choose a math problem. The reason why, is because its a numeric equation and all you need to do is solve step by step to find the answer. I find word problems a bit tricky, just for the fact that it makes you think more and for me they are complicated. There's more reasoning to it and you have to translate it into numbers basically it takes more time, and more effort.
I think I like them both the same. Sometimes I love to do math problems because I like to get a right answer. However, there are times there are so many various solutions to a word problem. And each one seems to make sense, which makes solving a word problem interesting.
I personally like math problems because everything is there for you to solve. With word problems you have to figure out what goes where & what equation to use...its just too much work. I'd rather go the easy way
I prefer to choose math problems. Because I think math problems are much easier than word problems. And I am not good at stating or describing something in words. I am good at logical and critical thinking.
I would prefer the math equation instead of the math word problem any day. I think its harder to solve a math word problem because we have to read it carefully and several times to find the variables and what variable do we have to solve for..ect and the math problem its clear what we have to solve for.
I would prefer a math problem, because all you need to know is variables, and equations and or functions. Word problems are easy to one just need to know how to use the information given, and from their deduce what you really need.
i would prefer a math problem, because its structured and has distinct variables and the equation has one right answer. With word problems there can be many solutions and can sometimes be very complex.
Of course it depends on the situation, actually I prefer a word problem over a math problem. It can be one of the reasons that I'm not good at math and numbers, but the main reason is that numbers can't show everything. Usually we use numbers in analyzing process like data collection or statistics, but, in the end of the process, we use "words" to make a conclusion. With words, further conclusion that contains perspective and abstract meaning can be made. That's the reason I think and why I prefer a word problem.
I prefer word problems. Math problems and I have always had a very difficult relationship. For me, math is one of those subjects that I have to work really hard at. I have to keep in mind practice makes perfect!
I would definitely prefer a word problem to a math problem. The first reason would be that I am not very good at math. Also, I am the kind of person that loves to write and share their opinions. With math problems their is only one correct answer and one correct process of getting to that answer. However, with word problems it seems that there is an infinite amount of right answers. You can learn a lot from a person with word problems. The only thing you can learn from a student with math problems is if they know the equation or not. With word problems you get the chance to put a little bit of yourself in the answer.
I prefer a math problem. There is only one way to properly answer a math problem and one way to check whether or not it is correct. Word problems may produce multiple answers, along with grey areas.
That must be the "word", as a Chinese student. Math cannot be a problem, but as English as a second language students, "word" became the primary issue. When you get a math question, even if you can do it, but you can't understand what it is, that is no meaning at all.
I would definitely choose the math problem! I like how math can be so straight forward. Here is the problem and boom, here is the answer. And I just love the feeling you get after completing a really long math problem and you actually get it right! Word problems easily frustrate me the way we have to explain what we mean, think outside the box, and at times answers can be so broad I don't even know where to begin. - Jenna Halili
I choice word problem. Because I'm a international student. when I was studying in China, i did lots of practice about math. My Now I studying in America, my math level is higher than my English. I think I need to know more words. It can give me more help in university.
I choice math problem. Because my major is accounting, math is very important for me. Because of my majoy, I think I need to use math in futrue. When I get a job, math also is usefu for me.
If I had to choose it'd be a word problem. Im good in both subjects ,but I would prefer to do with a word problem because it challenges me to think out of the box more as well as see many different aspects to the problem for a solution.
I actually like both, because they are both useful in different situations. Math problems are great when you have the information you already need readily available to just plug into an equation, but in lots of real life situations it is not always that straight forward. Like others have said on here, word problems are similar to logic, and in real life the information you need to solve a problem usually has to be deciphered from the context of a given situation. While word problems do tend to be harder, and I didn't like them when I was younger, I enjoy the challenge they present now that I am older. -Matthew Miller
I would choose math because it doesnt lead to many different answers. In math there can only be one answer. Also I would choose math because the answer is not debatable. In a word problem there can be many different answers and the true correct answer is unknown.
I will chose the Math problem because the answer for a math problem is one only complete answer there is nothing between right and wrong. The word problem, on the other hand, the answer can be "not enough answer" to the teacher opinion or half right and half wrong.
I would go with a word problem as long as it is not math related, reason being is that I am no good at math so word problems would be the choice for me.
Personally I would prefer a word problem to a math problem any day. I like word problems because you have a chance to express your thoughts and discuss the possible answers, in other words there is alot more chance to get t he problem correct. Rather than a math problem were there is only one right answer and one wrong answer no grey area in between. So yes I do prefer word problems to math problems
I prefer to do a math problem. If you know the rules of math it should be pretty simple. When doing a word problem you have to toss the not needed material out of problem. Then, you have to analyze what it is they are actually wanting an answer to. I enjoy keeping things simple because life is complicated enough.
I prefer math problems over word problems, I like a straight answer with no room for mistakes. It is also easier to remember a format that is straight to the point, in comparison to a problem that varies depending on one's interpretation.
Personally I prefer word problems. I've always been good with words (hence an interest in writing), and I've always been horrible with numbers. And when I say horrible I mean just plain poopy diapers. However, if the word problem is a math word problem, then I would go with the number equation because when you ruin a perfectly good question with numbers, my head starts to spin and my eyes start to bleed.
I would definitely prefer a word problem because math is my sworn adversary. MAAAAAAATH! (kinda like KAAAAAAAAHHN!)But really I prefer word problems because math has always been difficult for me.
Ok, the Kahn reference made me laugh! I am surprised/shocked so many of you embrace math! This is good news--for you and for our class. Thank you for your honest responses...
I rather go with a math problem because I feel more comfortable with numbers and I know there is a write answer. With word problems i always feel like they trick questions and never feel confident about by answer but with a math problem i know if I'm right or wrong.
personally a math problem just for the fact that im not really good at noticing all the things u need to in a word problem i rather deal with numbers and formulas
I would personally prefer a word problem. The last math class that I had taken before I came to CSUSB was my sophomore year in high school. Therefore I forgot how to do most of my math. Now word problems are much easier for me to do than match problems.
i would much rather do a math problem because i can be sure if the answer is correct, while on the other hand word problems are tricky and the problem can completely change with one word. plus if its a math problem you can try a few methods and eventually get it right while on a word problem if you dont know you'll never get it.
I prefer a math problem. Math has never been a problem for me :) I wasn't a genius at math but I knew how to solve a problem easily. I don't like word problem as much. In fact, I hate it. I think I hate it because I don't know how to do them well. I've taken college algebra and did very well in the class, but when it came to the time where we did the chapter that focused on word problems, I failed. I still passed the course because I did goood on everything else except for that chapter on word problems. Maybe if I knew how to solve them better, i might like them.
The majority and I agree that solving math problems is more preferred than word problem solving. I agree that the reason for this is because we are trained to learn how to solve for a definite answer, whereas with word problems, it's much more complex as we haven't been as exposed to these types of problems. I would like to learn how to, though, be more comfortable with more abstract thinking and retraining my brain to not fear word problems.
P.S. I already emailed this comment to you before the deadline. To me, the math problem enjoys more preference than a word problem. One of the biggest reasons is that a math problem always accompanies with more quantitive analysis and thinking and allows me to address a problem from a more objective and detached way. However, a word problem is always intricate for me because it is continuously related with certain empirical experiences and data from the reality world. It forces us to put what we have learned theoretically into the effective operation. And in most of time, it requires us to be more subjective thinking after developing the objective analysis. For example, the value of the equilibrium comes from what is going to happen once the supply curve or demand curve has been shifted. In the word problem, we need to identify subjectively what will cause the supply or demand curve to change, like the decreased numbers in the suppliers or the increase in income. After figuring the factors out, we can predict the result of the new equilibrium through an objective thinking. The subjective thinking to me is a little more challenging because unlike the objective thinking in the math problems, which always have the result of the right from wrong, many people can find a hard time to make their subjective thinking in line with what is truly happening in the reality because of their lacks of experiences and participation. For the students, this is more exact because many of them are still very young and have not enough such knowledge when to analyze the social factors or facts.
Actually, my high school was about to figure out this question for me through a test. I was able to answer math questions in word format than in number format. Therefore, I prefer "word" problems over math problems. Through this, I ended up going through a program called IMP (integrative math program) which taught math through word problems. While other students were given formulas and shown how to solve them right away in regular algebra 1 and 2 and geometry, we would have paragraphs of real life situations in which we figured out a formula instead of being given the formula by our teacher. Afterwards, we would go through more lessons in using that formula we created and solve word problems. Though this program had learned the exact same formulas and problems as regular math students did, we just preferred to learn it through word problems. Math started to become difficult for me after my 7th grade teacher pointed out to my mother that I should stop drawing in class while learning new math, when in fact, I learned a few years later that my doodling during math actually didn't affect my way of learning. Once I was forced to stop doodling during math, I started to become worse at it, and I started to prefer word problems as it gave me a better visionary than regular math problems. Since that incident, I've always struggled with regular math problems and always loved trying to solve more word problems instead.
ReplyDeleteI personally like a math problem better than a word problem. I actually find math to be pretty fun. I am good at memorizing and figuring out equations. Also word problems can be pretty boring and I get lazy to read them depending on the length.
ReplyDeletemath problem. it is systematic and there is only one right answer. there is no "gray" area.
ReplyDelete-Todd Cullen
I would so much rather do a math problem then a word problem. Word problems tend to confuse me and I have to read them over and over until I am able understand them. Also, if I have not done a similar problem before hand, I will get the answer wrong. I feel like word problems are just made to confuse people. Why not just give a math problem, that way there is no "gray area", as Todd said.
ReplyDeleteIf i had a choice, I would rather do a math problem, because word problems can be tricky as for a math problem you already have all the numbers you need in front of you, in the settings that it needs to be in so you can solve. In a word problem it's more like critical thinking so, thst means you have to make a choice of what numbers you want to pull out and what is it that the word problem wants you to do. So I say a math problem would make my day.
ReplyDeleteI would choose a math problem because math problems can be more straight foreword. while a word problem can be a little more difficult or harder to understand. I usually get confused with word problems.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choice between a math problem and a word problem I would choose a word problem 10 out of 10 times. The reason for this is because I have never found myself being able to think the way that you need to in order to answer math questions with confidence. Word problems are much more understandable to me and I feel like I can think those through, instead of just following formulas.
ReplyDeleteIf I was placed in a situation where I can choose whether to do a word or mathematical problem, with no hesitation I would choose the mathematical problem for the simple fact of the matter that their is only one sole answer for that particular question. Word Problems get me thinking to much, not meaning that it's a bad thing but in relation to a test scenario I wouldn't know where exactly the points I may have been docked on came from but the rather simple explanation from the professor.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer to do math problems over word problems. This mainly due to the fact that when working with a math problem, it is quite clear what it is asking for one to solve. Yet with a word problem, I will often accidentally misread or misunderstand the question, leading me to horribly fail it when attempting to solve.
ReplyDeleteI would rather do a math problem because sometimes a word problem can be confusing and you could misunderstand them at times. Math is my preferred subject so overall it would be easier.
ReplyDeleteI pretty good at math it has always been one of those subjects that i understood. I prefer to deal with numbers rather than word problems because words can complicate solving a problem if you make the mistake of reading the problem wrong. With numbers it is much easier to determine if your answer is right or close to be being right. Like when I come across a word problem on a test I tend to skip the problem and gone to doing the problems that deal with mainly numbers because they are easier for me to solve.
ReplyDeleteKayla Snipes
I would prefer to do a math problem because I usually get confused with word problems and I tend to over think it.
ReplyDeleteIf I was asked this question a year ago, I would have said I would rather do a math problem hands down because I am really good at solving for variables and working at the problem until I get it right. Now I would have to say I'm unsure of which I like better, because word problems are usually logic problems and I have finally been taught how to handle these problems and usually word problems as Professor Harris said in class, can have multiple answers. So basically, I am extremely thankful that this Economics class requires blog pots with open ended questions versus word problems.
ReplyDeleteIf i would have to choose between a math problem or a word problem I would choose a math problem. A word problem is very difficult for me and math is easy, but dislike it. A math problem will always have a solution and in a word problem I always tend to express my feelings too much or change the subject at some point.
ReplyDeleteI love math problems! Word problems always confuse me, they are not simple at all!
ReplyDeletei think word problems is more serious for me because as a international student, i am good at math, but i think word problem always confused me.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a math problem to a word problem. There are many anwer about word problem and there is also gray zone about the answer. The right answer is differnt each other and it depends on person. On the other side, a math problem has the only one answer. It is just right or wrong. Everyone has the same answer.I think it is not so complicated to solve the math problem. Therefore, I prefer math problem.
ReplyDeleteI perfer a math problem over a word problem any day. I math problem has a solution that you have to find and doesnt require as much thinking then a word problem.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely prefer word problems over math problems. Word problems let you think more abstractly and allow some sense of creativity and interpretation. Although math is a universal language it is unique in that it is fixed and has only one true answer. The same cannot be said for word problems. I believe word problems reveal more about the problem solver than the problem itself, and that is why I enjoy them more.
ReplyDeleteWhen I have taken Math classes I have always prefared math problems than word problems. I believe that pugging in numbers and using formulas to solve for math problems is alot easier than working on word problems. Word problems have always been hard for me because I have to analyze the words than input equations than solve , I can actually solve math problems alot faster than word problems.
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I would rather solve a math problem than a word problem, simply because a word problem can be a little more difficult in the way that some people may not understand the main point, and it can be tricky, and about the math problem, I have always liked math and in my case, it would be easier to understand something by looking at numbers rather that looking at a group of words. and all you need to do is just move the numbers arround, since you have all the info you need in front of you..
ReplyDeleteI prefer a "Math problem" over a "Word problem". I agree Hiromi's idea about "Word problem" Word problem is very confuse and different depend on cultural things, environment, and situations, while math problem has clear answer as one. Moreover, word problem directly relate to understanding.
ReplyDeleteMy choice is a math problem because I am good at numbers . In addition , a math problem all ways has too many ways to answer it unlike the word problem because it tends to confuse and sometimes its hard to understand so I prefer for myself a math problem rather than a word problem .
ReplyDeleteBetween the option of doing a math problem or a word problem, my preference would be a word problem. Word problems are easier to understand, due to the fact the answer can be wrote in your own perspective in words, however math problems require certain formulas to solve and obtain a direct answer. Math equations involve a specific order of change, on the other hand word problems can be answered in short summaries, as well as in an essay. Math problems are difficult, because just one error within your work can affect your whole answer, unlike a word problem the answers remain the same or can be supported with evidence from your understanding/ outside resources. The math department from my experience, does not ensure the majority of students have a whole understanding of the material taught and is disappointing for students to waste money on tuition for classes they are not comprehending or end up having to retake.
ReplyDeleteFor myself, I prefer to work with math problems over a word problem even though I don't have a problem doing either. I just like the simplicity of seeing an equation and being able to work it out and know that in the end I did it correctly.
ReplyDeleteTo choose between a math problem and a word problem, hands down i would definitely choose a math problem. The reason why, is because its a numeric equation and all you need to do is solve step by step to find the answer. I find word problems a bit tricky, just for the fact that it makes you think more and for me they are complicated. There's more reasoning to it and you have to translate it into numbers basically it takes more time, and more effort.
ReplyDeleteI think I like them both the same. Sometimes I love to do math problems because I like to get a right answer. However, there are times there are so many various solutions to a word problem. And each one seems to make sense, which makes solving a word problem interesting.
ReplyDeleteI personally like math problems because everything is there for you to solve. With word problems you have to figure out what goes where & what equation to use...its just too much work. I'd rather go the easy way
ReplyDeleteI prefer to choose math problems. Because I think math problems are much easier than word problems. And I am not good at stating or describing something in words. I am good at logical and critical thinking.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer the math equation instead of the math word problem any day. I think its harder to solve a math word problem because we have to read it carefully and several times to find the variables and what variable do we have to solve for..ect and the math problem its clear what we have to solve for.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer a math problem, because all you need to know is variables, and equations and or functions. Word problems are easy to one just need to know how to use the information given, and from their deduce what you really need.
ReplyDeletei would prefer a math problem, because its structured and has distinct variables and the equation has one right answer. With word problems there can be many solutions and can sometimes be very complex.
ReplyDeleteOf course it depends on the situation, actually I prefer a word problem over a math problem. It can be one of the reasons that I'm not good at math and numbers, but the main reason is that numbers can't show everything. Usually we use numbers in analyzing process like data collection or statistics, but, in the end of the process, we use "words" to make a conclusion. With words, further conclusion that contains perspective and abstract meaning can be made. That's the reason I think and why I prefer a word problem.
ReplyDeleteI prefer word problems. Math problems and I have always had a very difficult relationship. For me, math is one of those subjects that I have to work really hard at. I have to keep in mind practice makes perfect!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely prefer a word problem to a math problem. The first reason would be that I am not very good at math. Also, I am the kind of person that loves to write and share their opinions. With math problems their is only one correct answer and one correct process of getting to that answer. However, with word problems it seems that there is an infinite amount of right answers. You can learn a lot from a person with word problems. The only thing you can learn from a student with math problems is if they know the equation or not. With word problems you get the chance to put a little bit of yourself in the answer.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a math problem. There is only one way to properly answer a math problem and one way to check whether or not it is correct. Word problems may produce multiple answers, along with grey areas.
ReplyDeleteThat must be the "word", as a Chinese student. Math cannot be a problem, but as English as a second language students, "word" became the primary issue. When you get a math question, even if you can do it, but you can't understand what it is, that is no meaning at all.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely choose the math problem! I like how math can be so straight forward. Here is the problem and boom, here is the answer. And I just love the feeling you get after completing a really long math problem and you actually get it right!
ReplyDeleteWord problems easily frustrate me the way we have to explain what we mean, think outside the box, and at times answers can be so broad I don't even know where to begin.
- Jenna Halili
I choice word problem. Because I'm a international student. when I was studying in China, i did lots of practice about math. My Now I studying in America, my math level is higher than my English. I think I need to know more words. It can give me more help in university.
ReplyDeleteI choice math problem. Because my major is accounting, math is very important for me. Because of my majoy, I think I need to use math in futrue. When I get a job, math also is usefu for me.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose it'd be a word problem. Im good in both subjects ,but I would prefer to do with a word problem because it challenges me to think out of the box more as well as see many different aspects to the problem for a solution.
ReplyDeleteI actually like both, because they are both useful in different situations. Math problems are great when you have the information you already need readily available to just plug into an equation, but in lots of real life situations it is not always that straight forward. Like others have said on here, word problems are similar to logic, and in real life the information you need to solve a problem usually has to be deciphered from the context of a given situation. While word problems do tend to be harder, and I didn't like them when I was younger, I enjoy the challenge they present now that I am older.
ReplyDelete-Matthew Miller
Math problem. There is a question and an answer and no need to look for any information, solve what is in front of you and problem solved, literally.
ReplyDeleteI would choose math because it doesnt lead to many different answers. In math there can only be one answer. Also I would choose math because the answer is not debatable. In a word problem there can be many different answers and the true correct answer is unknown.
ReplyDeleteI will chose the Math problem because the answer for a math problem is one only complete answer there is nothing between right and wrong. The word problem, on the other hand, the answer can be "not enough answer" to the teacher opinion or half right and half wrong.
ReplyDeleteI would go with a word problem as long as it is not math related, reason being is that I am no good at math so word problems would be the choice for me.
ReplyDeletePersonally I would prefer a word problem to a math problem any day. I like word problems because you have a chance to express your thoughts and discuss the possible answers, in other words there is alot more chance to get t he problem correct. Rather than a math problem were there is only one right answer and one wrong answer no grey area in between. So yes I do prefer word problems to math problems
ReplyDelete-Matthew Smith
For sure i would go with the math problem. Reason why, is because math with i don't have to memorize anything I can just work through the problem.
ReplyDeleteI prefer math problems. Word problems can be very tricky, whereas math problems have one true answer (with some deviations).
ReplyDeleteI prefer to do a math problem. If you know the rules of math it should be pretty simple. When doing a word problem you have to toss the not needed material out of problem. Then, you have to analyze what it is they are actually wanting an answer to. I enjoy keeping things simple because life is complicated enough.
ReplyDeleteI prefer math problems over word problems, I like a straight answer with no room for mistakes. It is also easier to remember a format that is straight to the point, in comparison to a problem that varies depending on one's interpretation.
ReplyDeletePersonally I prefer word problems. I've always been good with words (hence an interest in writing), and I've always been horrible with numbers. And when I say horrible I mean just plain poopy diapers. However, if the word problem is a math word problem, then I would go with the number equation because when you ruin a perfectly good question with numbers, my head starts to spin and my eyes start to bleed.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely prefer a word problem because math is my sworn adversary. MAAAAAAATH! (kinda like KAAAAAAAAHHN!)But really I prefer word problems because math has always been difficult for me.
ReplyDeletei rather chooose a math problem, because they are more straight forward with the question.
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Ok, the Kahn reference made me laugh! I am surprised/shocked so many of you embrace math! This is good news--for you and for our class. Thank you for your honest responses...
ReplyDeleteI rather go with a math problem because I feel more comfortable with numbers and I know there is a write answer. With word problems i always feel like they trick questions and never feel confident about by answer but with a math problem i know if I'm right or wrong.
ReplyDeletei would only choose a math problem because i know there is only one answer and it wouldn't trick me.
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personally a math problem just for the fact that im not really good at noticing all the things u need to in a word problem i rather deal with numbers and formulas
ReplyDeleteI would personally prefer a word problem. The last math class that I had taken before I came to CSUSB was my sophomore year in high school. Therefore I forgot how to do most of my math. Now word problems are much easier for me to do than match problems.
ReplyDeletei would much rather do a math problem because i can be sure if the answer is correct, while on the other hand word problems are tricky and the problem can completely change with one word. plus if its a math problem you can try a few methods and eventually get it right while on a word problem if you dont know you'll never get it.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a math problem. Math has never been a problem for me :) I wasn't a genius at math but I knew how to solve a problem easily. I don't like word problem as much. In fact, I hate it. I think I hate it because I don't know how to do them well. I've taken college algebra and did very well in the class, but when it came to the time where we did the chapter that focused on word problems, I failed. I still passed the course because I did goood on everything else except for that chapter on word problems. Maybe if I knew how to solve them better, i might like them.
ReplyDeleteThe majority and I agree that solving math problems is more preferred than word problem solving. I agree that the reason for this is because we are trained to learn how to solve for a definite answer, whereas with word problems, it's much more complex as we haven't been as exposed to these types of problems. I would like to learn how to, though, be more comfortable with more abstract thinking and retraining my brain to not fear word problems.
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ReplyDeleteTo me, the math problem enjoys more preference than a word problem. One of the biggest reasons is that a math problem always accompanies with more quantitive analysis and thinking and allows me to address a problem from a more objective and detached way. However, a word problem is always intricate for me because it is continuously related with certain empirical experiences and data from the reality world. It forces us to put what we have learned theoretically into the effective operation. And in most of time, it requires us to be more subjective thinking after developing the objective analysis. For example, the value of the equilibrium comes from what is going to happen once the supply curve or demand curve has been shifted. In the word problem, we need to identify subjectively what will cause the supply or demand curve to change, like the decreased numbers in the suppliers or the increase in income. After figuring the factors out, we can predict the result of the new equilibrium through an objective thinking. The subjective thinking to me is a little more challenging because unlike the objective thinking in the math problems, which always have the result of the right from wrong, many people can find a hard time to make their subjective thinking in line with what is truly happening in the reality because of their lacks of experiences and participation. For the students, this is more exact because many of them are still very young and have not enough such knowledge when to analyze the social factors or facts.
As a foreign student, I prefer the math problem. Because this shorter than when we use the words to explain a question.
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