| Description |
64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Math success |
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Math success.
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| Contents |
Computation methods -- 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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index. |
| Subject |
Algebra -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
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Algebra -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Word problems (Mathematics)
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| ISBN |
0766025659 hardcover |
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9780766025653 hardcover |
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