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Animal Word Problems Starring Addition and Subtraction
Solve the mystery of addition and subtraction word problems. Each word problem uses animal examples to make doing word problems fun. Readers will learn four steps for solving any word problem, how to read, plan, solve, and check, and more secrets for making word problems a breeze.
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Wingard-Nelson chooses subjects of high interest to children and capitalizes on that interest when constructing her word problems. For example, a problem in Amusement Park involves comparing the speeds of wooden and steel roller coasters, and in Addition, readers are asked to figure out how many tarantulas have escaped from a cage. The author provides a logical list of problem-solving steps, instructs readers in searching for clue words, and describes pitfalls to avoid. She also offers alternative ways to solve problems, which is a most helpful feature as it facilitates different learning styles. The books are visually stimulating, employing varying colors and fonts that will help children zero in on essential information. Further reading includes downloadable worksheets that are guaranteed to be available through 2013., School Library Journal April 2009
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