Problem solving and word problems

Problem solving and word problems

Rebecca Wingard-Nelson

Book - 2004

Provides an overview of basic problem-solving strategies and skills, including solving algebraic expressions and equations and different kinds of word problems.

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Subjects
Algebra > Juvenile literature.
Word problems (Mathematics) > Juvenile literature.
Mathematics > Juvenile literature.
Published
Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers c2004.
Language
English
Main Author
Rebecca Wingard-Nelson (-)
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.
ISBN
9780766025653
  • Introduction
  • 1.. Computation Methods
  • 2.. Problem-Solving Steps
  • 3.. Understand the Problem
  • 4.. Make a Plan
  • 5.. Solve the Problem
  • 6.. Look Back and Check
  • 7.. Too Much or Too Little Information
  • 8.. Estimation
  • 9.. Make an Organized List
  • 10.. Look for a Pattern
  • 11.. Make a Table
  • 12.. Make a Graph
  • 13.. Draw a Diagram
  • 14.. Work Backward
  • 15.. Use Logical Reasoning
  • 16.. Solve a Simpler Problem
  • 17.. Guess and Check or Brainstorm
  • 18.. Variables and Formulas
  • 19.. Algebraic Expressions
  • 20.. Write an Equation
  • 21.. Problems Using Addition
  • 22.. Problems Using Subtraction
  • 23.. Problems Using Multiplication
  • 24.. Problems Using Division
  • 25.. Interpreting the Remainder
  • 26.. Multistep Problems
  • 27.. Problems Using Proportions
  • 28.. Problems Using Percents
  • Further Reading and Internet Addresses
  • Index
Review by Horn Book Review

These math primers are chattier than traditional textbooks (""In real life, problems are not always as obvious as they are in math books""), but they are no less informative. Wingard-Nelson uses straightforward examples to walk the reader through the basics in each subject. Meanwhile, the small cartoony images of kids saying things such as ""HEY! That was easy!"" often seem like halfhearted and unnecessary attempts to add interest. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these Math Success titles: Algebra I and Algebra II, Data, Graphing, and Statistics, Problem Solving and Word Problems, and Trigonometry.] (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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