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Word Problems from Literature (EBOOK)

Word Problems from Literature (EBOOK)

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Help Students Master Problem Solving in Elementary to Middle School Math

You can help prevent math anxiety by giving your children the mental tools they need to conquer math problems.

Young children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, “I’m just not good at math.”

With practice, however, any student can learn to master word problems.

Word Problems from Literature features math puzzles for elementary and middle school students inspired by classic books such as Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Hobbit. And you'll discover how to create your own word problems from literature, using your child’s favorite story worlds.

“Even as someone who has always enjoyed algebra, I found this method really clarified for me what was going on visually and conceptually. This is a wonderful book for those who want to support their children in finding better ways to work on word problems and really understand what is going on.”
—Miranda Jubb, homeschooling parent

You'll love this book, because it prepares your children for mathematical success. Order your copy of Word Problems from Literature today.

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FORMAT: You get both a DRM-free EPUB file (for reading on your phone or ebook reader) and a PDF (for reading on a tablet). If you’re using these word problems with your children, check out the companion Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature.

FAQ: HOW IS AN EBOOK DIFFERENT FROM A PRINTABLE ACTIVITY GUIDE?

The ebooks are written to be read. They include more inspiration, background information, and teaching tips, but do NOT include printable student pages.

You can think of the ebooks as a "teacher's manual" for their related printable activities.

The printable activity guides include brief teacher instructions, but the focus is on the student handout pages, making the activities easy to use in a classroom or homeschool. Many of the printable guides also include math journaling prompts and decorated pages for student writing.

Ebooks come in two formats: DRM-free EPUB file (for reading on your phone or ebook reader) and a PDF (for reading on a tablet). The activity guides come in printable PDF format only.

Either type can stand alone, though we believe they work better together. If you're on a tight budget, the ebook is often the better deal.

FAQ: HOW DO I GET MY EBOOK?

Ebooks are delivered instantly by link in your confirmation email (and as a backup, also by email from our delivery partner, BookFunnel).

(If your purchase includes a printable companion file, such as the Math You Can Play gameboards, the download link are not part of the BookFunnel ebook download.)

FAQ: HOW CAN I READ MY EBOOK?

You can read your DRM-free ebook on any e-reader (Amazon, Kobo, Nook), or on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can also use the free BookFunnel app.

FAQ: CAN I RETURN IT FOR A REFUND?

Ebooks and printable activities are delivered immediately by electronic file download. They cannot be returned.

The only exception is for duplicate orders. If you accidentally purchase the same item twice, contact us immediately to get the second order refunded.

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