Word problems made easy

Rebecca Wingard-Nelson

Book - 2005

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Published
Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Elementary c2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Rebecca Wingard-Nelson (-)
Other Authors
Tom LaBaff (illustrator)
Physical Description
48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index.
ISBN
9780766025127
  • Introduction
  • Problem-Solving Steps
  • Problem-Solving Tips
  • Too Little Information
  • Too Much Information
  • Estimation
  • Look for a Pattern
  • Draw a Picture
  • Logical Thinking
  • Make a Table
  • Make a List
  • Work Backward
  • Make an Easier Problem
  • Use a Graph
  • Write an Equation
  • Addition Problems
  • Subtraction Problems
  • Multiplication Problems
  • Division Problems
  • Multi-Step Problems
  • Combine Plans
  • Further Reading
  • Internet Addresses
  • Index
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1-4-Each title includes plentiful color illustrations, sample problems that are highlighted by color print, and boxes with hints and suggestions to make problem-solving easier. The two-page chapters include clear explanations and easy-to-follow examples. The Internet sites are active and may be of further help to struggling math students. While children may not pick up these books on their own, they may be of benefit to homeschoolers or youngsters who need a little extra help.-Deanna Romriell, Salt Lake City Library, UT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Though these books, illustrated with cartoon art, may not teach the uninitiated as well as they claim in their introductions, they clearly reinforce the basic principles of mathematics. Each book (except Word) lists key terms (e.g., factor, dividend). Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these Making Math Easy titles: Addition Made Easy, Division Made Easy, Fractions and Decimals Made Easy, Multiplication Made Easy, Subtraction Made Easy, and Word Problems Made Easy.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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