In the light of the above findings, it was
concluded that the students’ ability in solving worded
problems depends on how they translate phrases into
mathematical symbols according to Bardillion Jr.
(2004). Problem solving is a difficult task as it
involves a lot of steps. Students have to hurdle the
challenges in going from one step to another
although the steps may not necessarily have to be
taken in sequential manner. Some of the processes in
solving word problems involve reading
comprehension and how students make a plan. This
is where the study focused on because it includes the
ability of the students in translating worded
problems into mathematical sentence.