Math Word Problems Paperback - 2008

With fast, targeted lessons jam-packed with hundreds of practice questions, Express Review Guides: Math Word Problems can be used to provide a quick review or an in-depth understanding to solving one of the most difficult of math challenges. You'll learn the ins and outs to solving word problems, including: Identifying and decoding key words that reveal the correct math action to take Breaking seemingly complex scenarios into smaller, simpler steps Using pictures, tables, and Venn diagrams effectively When to apply algebra, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, statistics and probability, formulas, and geometry Overcoming word problem pitfalls that can take down even a seasoned math aficionado With Express Review Guides: Math Word Problems, even math-phobic students can quickly gain the understanding to solve even the most challenging problems that involve money, distance, work, time, and more. In addition, this book includes: Fun brainstorming ideas, notes, and trivia Hundreds of practice questions and puzzlers Clear and complete explanations of key mathematics concepts Glossary of terms and appendices Samples of every type of math word problem found on standardized tests A pretest that pinpoints where to focus further study A posttest that provides proof of improvement-and the feeling of a job well done!