This study covered the word problem-solving ability of Grade VI section I pupils at Mangaldan I Central School, School year 2002-2003. The scope of the study was delimited mainly on the mathematics word problem-solving ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to know the strength and weaknesses of the pupils. The study was limited only to the Grade VI section I pupils of Mangaldan I Central School and did not included the other sections.