Cool! A word problem! This session will investigate strategies designed to leverage literacy to promote mathematical understanding. Critical reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking all have a place and purpose in effective math instruction. From Numberless Word Problems to 3 Reads, this session will not only cover those concepts, but also discover the powerful relationship between the two strategies. This session is a must if you have students who struggle with word problems. This session will be held at ESC Region 11.