Solving Math Problems Kids Care About, Grades 4-8

By Randall J. Souviney. Teach mathematical problem solving as a four-step process every student can master. This book's 44 reproducible worksheets present high-interest word problems; accompanying teacher pages provide completely worked-out solutions. In addition, the book's first two chapters provide teachers with a crash course in problem solving. Students not only have fun tackling interesting word problems—they also learn a problem-solving process they can apply to any situation they encounter in real life that requires critical and creative thinking. Grades 4–8. Bibliography. Illustrated. 8½" x 11". Good Year Books. 140 pages. Second Edition. ©2006. GDY664.