Are you having trouble with word problems? How can you tell whether there is enough information to solve a word problem? Does using a graph confuse you? This book explains the steps needed to solve word problems. Simply read the problem, make a plan, solve the problem, and check your answer! The book covers many different plans, one at a time, to show readers how simple it can be to solve a word problem. With this approach, the mystery of word problems is solved. Never again will multistep problems, looking for a pattern, making a table, and writing an equation be troublesome. Whether you are learning this information for the first time—on your own or with a tutor—or you would like to review your math skills, this book will be a great choice.
Each title includes plentiful color illustrations, sample problems that are highlighted by color print, and boxes with hints and suggestions to make problem-solving easier. The two-page chapters include clear explanations and easy-to-follow examples. The Internet sites are active and may be of further help to struggling math students. While children may not pick up these books on their own, they may be of benefit to homeschoolers or youngsters who need a little extra help.
About the Creator
Rebecca Wingard-Nelson has worked in public, private, and home-school mathematics education. She has been involved in various educational math projects, including developing and writing state assessment tests, exit exams, and proficiency tests, as well
