Problem Solving and Word Problem Smarts!Series: Math Smarts!By Rebecca Wingard-Nelson DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews ResourcesResources Are you having trouble with math word problems or problem solving? Do you wish someone could explain how to approach word problems in a clear, simple way? From the different types of word problems to effective problem solving strategies, this book takes a step-by-step approach to teaching problem solving. This book is designed for students to use alone or with a tutor or parent, provides clear lessons with easy-to-learn techniques and plenty of examples. Whether you are looking to learn this information for the first time, on your own or with a tutor, or you would like to review some math skills, this book will be a great choice.Publication Date: 07/01/2011Copyright: 2012Pages: 64Trim Size: 6 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2011006738Lexile: 710ATOS Reading Level: 5.5Dewey: 513FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-3943-8$29.27$21.95Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-4785-3$29.27$21.95 ". . . the organization is clear, and helpful graphics and embedded definitions are plentiful. The level varies greatly, from simple word problems to complex statistics."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2012". . . offers a clear and lucid explanation of the basic tenets of solving word problems using different computational methods . . . In cohesive and well-constructed language, the author begins with the simplest of concepts and works up to the more complex . . . This is an excellent clarification of a topic that many students find difficult to understand."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2011"This clearly written series provides definitions and examples of many concepts. The simple but effective explanations are consistent throughout all the books. The examples are realistic and appropriate for the target age group . . . The layout is appealing, and small cartoon characters encourage readers . . . [series] would best be used for reference, to provide students with another approach to a concept, or to help teachers."School Library Journal, Fall 2011 Problem Solving and Word Problem Smarts! Educator's Guide Loading… Other books in Math Smarts! 12 Loading… Other books from the authors 12345 Loading… Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-3943-8 List Price: $29.27 Discount Price: $21.95 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-4785-3 List Price: $29.27 Discount Price: $21.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble