MathXplosion

The Word on Problem Solving

Pay close attention! Mathemagician Eric reveals his trick to problem solving in a mind-bending mathemagical story. It's not magic... it's math! This episode focuses on the importance of reading math problems very carefully so you can determine the important facts and understand the question that you are being asked to solve. You may find an answer using pictures and numbers, but if you didn't answer the right question, even "right" can be "wrong".