Word Problems from Literature: Help Students Master Problem Solving in Elementary to Middle School Math
About this ebook
Young children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, “I’m just not good at math.”
But with practice, any student can learn to master word problems.
Word Problems from Literature features math puzzles for elementary and middle school students inspired by classic books such as Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Hobbit. Denise Gaskins demonstrates step by step how to solve these problems--and how to build a strong foundation of problem-solving skills that can handle any situation.
And when you finish the puzzles in this book, Denise shows you how to create your own word problems from literature, using your child’s favorite story worlds.
You'll love this book, because it prepares your children for mathematical success. Order your copy of Word Problems from Literature today.
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If you’re using these word problems with your children, check out the companion Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature.
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.
