Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature
About this ebook
But what can you do when you come across a real stumper?
The Word Problems Student Workbook offers problem-solving tools you can use to conquer the worst math monsters. Try your detective skills on story problems inspired by several classic books and movies, from Mr. Popper’s Penguins to The Lord of the Rings. Then make up new puzzles of your own, using your favorite story worlds.
Don’t let the math scare you. Never give up. If you stick with it, you will be good at math!
Grab your copy of the Word Problems Student Workbook today and prepare your way for mathematical success.
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For answers and worked-out solutions, see the companion book Word Problems from Literature: Help Students Master Problem Solving in Elementary to Middle School Math.
About the author
For more than three decades, Denise Gaskins has helped countless families conquer their fear of math through play. As a math coach and veteran homeschooling mother of five, Denise has taught or tutored at every level from preschool to precalculus. She shares math inspirations, tips, activities, and games on her blog at DeniseGaskins.com.
Denise encourages parents and teachers to look at math with fresh eyes. “We want to explore the adventure of learning math as mental play, the essence of creative problem solving. Mathematics is not just rules and rote memory. Math is a game, playing with ideas.”
Follow Denise's newsletter (and get the 8-week email series “Playful Math for Families”) at tabletopacademy.net/mathnews.
