______________________________ The Writing and Reading Activities for Math Problem Solving (WRAMPS) is a nine-step process that requires students to break a word problem into small pieces by using reading and writing strategies. Students then work collaboratively and concentrate on language decoding and comprehension. The 9 Steps in the WRAMPS Process Step 1. Individually rewrite Step 2. Pair up with one friend and read your rewrite out loud to each other Step 3. Individually revise/rewrite your work Step 4. Read your rewrite out loud to each other again Step 5. In groups of 2 or 4 people discuss the rewrites Proceed with Steps 6-9 either individually or collaboratively. Step 6. Finalize the rewrite Step 7. Translate the problem to a mathematical model Step 8. Solve the mathematical model by an appropriate method Step 9. Write a conclusion ______________________________

______________________________ Student Example of the WRAMPS Method ______________________________

Geraldine and Sammi work together using the WRAMPS method.

______________________________ BENEFITS instructors reap by using the WRAMPS process Regularly using WRAMPS as a classroom activity addresses key benchmarks of effective educational practice in community colleges, as identified by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement: active and collaborative learning, student effort, and academic challenge. This collaborative critical thinking activity promotes student interdependence and personal responsibility, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and strong student engagement. ______________________________

______________________________ Programs and concepts that influenced WRAMPS ______________________________