How To Solve Math Word Problems On Standardized Tests (How to Solve Word Problems Series) - Softcover

Wayne, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071376933 ISBN 13: 9780071376938

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

Synopsis

Word problems?? No problem!! Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving mathematics word problems on standardized tests becomes almost fun. This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate the grammar of word problems into easily solvable mathematics - and get the answers right! You get complete directions for solving all types of mathematics word problems found in grade school and middle school tests. There's no word problem too tough for "How To Solve Mathematics Word Problems On Standardized Tests"!Sanity-saving features include: step-by-step approach to word problems; complete explanations of every step; glossary of terms and; appendices; sample problems of every type; and, supplementary problems in every chapter 50-question practice drill with answers for testing your skills. If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: brush up before tests; solve problems quickly; understand the material; and, master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks. This is the book that solves word-problem problems!

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About the Author

David Wayne, Ph.D. (Hempstead, NY) is Director of Mathematics and Computer Technology in the Oceanside, NJ Public Schools. He is a member and Vice-Chair for High Schools of the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics, and various honors societies.

From the Back Cover

WORD PROBLEMS??

NO PROBLEM!!

Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving mathematics word problems on standardized tests becomes almost fun.

This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate the grammar of word problems into easily solvable mathematics­­and get the answers right!

You get complete directions for solving all types of mathematics word problems found in grade school and middle school tests. There's no word problem too tough for How To Solve Mathematics Word Problems On Standardized Tests!

Sanity-saving features include:

• Step-by-step approach to word problems
• Complete explanations of every step
• Glossary of terms and Appendices
• Sample problems of every type
• Supplementary problems in every chapter
• 50-question practice drill with answers for testing your skills

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you:

• Brush up before tests
• Solve problems quickly
• Understand the material
• Master word problems without spending hours with lengthy textbooks

The book that solves word-problem problems!

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071376933
• ISBN 13: 9780071376938
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304