Painless Math Word Problems

Really. This isn't going to hurt at all... If you break out in a cold sweat at the very thought of having to go to math class, this book will introduce you to the absorbing challenges to be found in math word problems, then show you how solving them can be great fun. You'll learn how to find patterns in word problems, then learn how to compute with decimals and fractions, compare rates, and solve proportion problems. Using everyday, real-world examples, you'll discover surprising patterns that emerge when you analyze statistics, and you'll learn how you can sometimes predict future outcomes and events. A final, fascinating chapter directs you in searching out math word problems and activities available on the World Wide Web.Abramson, Marcie F. is the author of 'Painless Math Word Problems' with ISBN 9780764115332 and ISBN 0764115332.