Visual Mathematics Series: Intermediate Pre-Algebra Problems

The problems in this book are suggested for Intermediate Level students in grades 6 and 7. All the problems are presented in a visual manner in order to keep it fun and interesting. The problems presented in this book include: • Reinforcing mathematical concepts based on shape and color • Mathematics puzzle style problems related to addition-subtraction facts • Mathematics puzzle style problems related to multiplication-division facts • Partitioning of squared numbers as a summation of series • Visual representations for factorization problems • Determination of averages based on identifying patterns in a data set • Combining distributed multiplication terms to get larger factors • Visual representation of least common multiple (LCM) problems • Generalization of concept of LCM to the fractions domain • Visual problems based on laws of distributivity, associativity, and commutativity • Problems related to volume and area based on 2D views of solid objects • Visual mathematical problems to improve deduction skills • Graph representations for simple and compound interest and their inter-relationship • Introduction to equations, right triangles, and intersection of lines • Solving algebra number problems represented pictorially