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Author:

Wingard-Nelson, Rebecca.

Title:

Problem solving and word problems / Rebecca Wingard-Nelson.

Publisher:

Enslow Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Algebra--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Word problems (Mathematics)--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

Contents:

Index. Problem-solving steps -- Understand the problem -- Make a plan -- Solve the problem -- Look back and check -- Too much or too little information -- Estimation -- Make an organized list -- Look for a pattern -- Make a table -- Make a graph -- Draw a diagram -- Work backward -- Use logical reasoning -- Solve a simpler problem -- Guess and check or brainstorm -- Variables and formulas -- Algebraic expressions -- Write an equation -- Problems using addition -- Problems using subtraction -- Problems using multiplication -- Problems using division -- Interpreting the remainder -- Multistep problems -- Problems using proportions -- Problems using percents -- Further reading and internet addresses -- Index.

Summary:

Provides an overview of basic problem-solving strategies and skills, including solving algebraic expressions and equations and different kinds of word problems.

Series:

Math success

ISBN:

0766025659 (hardcover)
9780766025653 (hardcover) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53993170

LCCN:

2003020394

Locations:

TZPC572 -- Center Point Public Library (Center Point)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

ZYPE837 -- Harlan Community Library (Harlan)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

ZUPD675 -- Onawa Public Library (Onawa)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)