Abstract
Solving word problems is one of the areas systematically developed from primary to upper secondary school levels. Mathematical apparatus needed for their solution is acquired by the pupils gradually.
Especially on primary school level, solving of word problems is predominantly based on the use of heuristic strategies/approaches. In the workshop, one of these strategies will be presented - the use of graphical solution using area-proportional diagrams and its systematic development.
The potential of this strategy will be illustrated on a set of word problems. Also, the question of the extent in which this strategy can be taught will be discussed.