{"product_id":"word-problems-student-workbook-word-problems-from-literature-9781892083678","title":"Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou know how to solve math problems. Like a detective, you sift each clue until you solve the mystery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what can you do when you come across a real stumper? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, here's one way to make sense of textbook word problems: turn them into a block puzzle. Denise Gaskins demonstrates how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams. These block-like drawings are actually a type of algebra that reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem and helps you see a path to the solution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you can build with Legos or play Minecraft, you can solve math puzzles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry your detective skills on story problems inspired by several classic books and movies, from \u003cem\u003eMr. Popper's Penguins\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e. Then make up new puzzles of your own, using your favorite story worlds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * * \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor answers and worked-out solutions, see the companion book \u003cem\u003eWord Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tabletop Academy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781892083678\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Denise Gaskins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45351311704245,"sku":"9781892083678","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_516f6a5a-4f48-4504-9c70-08bc440c4a42.jpg?v=1746540954","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/word-problems-student-workbook-word-problems-from-literature-9781892083678","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}