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MATH AD LIBS: WORD PROBLEM ACTIVITY BOOKS

Grades 2-6 Combine essential math skills with creative-writing fun. These 48-page reproducible books combine math story problems with early grammar for lots of laughs and learning. Students insert words into a story and solve the math problem. Each book introduces parts of speech, teaches math skills, and fosters creativity. The multiplication and division book covers multiplication and division with numbers of up to three digits and student practice regrouping and remainders. The fractions and decimals book studies adding and subtraction of fractions and decimals as well as practice comparing, reducing fractions, rounding decimals, improper fractions, changing fractions to decimals, comparing fractions to decimals, and money word problems. OLR 3176 Multiplication & Division . . .$10.95 OLR 3177 Fractions & Decimals . . . . .$10.95

BUILDING BIG IDEAS IN MATH

Grades 3-8 These two 136-page books present a series of hands-on problem-solving activities designed to interest and motivate students of all abilities. The content emerges from the fundamental notion of discrete math. Discrete math is a topic that is increasingly becoming important in school mathematics, from primary to graduate levels. It is a rich source of simply stated, interesting problems. These problems require a level of problem solving skills not usually addressed in the normal routine. Each engaging problem is presented using cute frogs and includes teacher information, student reproducible pages, answers, transparency masters, assessment hints, and frog facts. Each problem includes specific connections to the NCTM Standards. Ideas include triangular numbers, factors, thinking strategies, tree diagrams, networks, iteration, translations and rotations and more. (Evan Maletsky and Mary Kay Varley) ODX 2156 Grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95 ODX 2157 Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95

MATH CHALLENGE: 190 FUN AND CREATIVE PROBLEMS FOR KIDS

Grades 2 & up 190 creative word problems about interesting facts and everyday situations challenge kids to give their math skills a workout in this these 192-page books. Cartoon illustrated, these lively books will have kids calculating the length of a day on Jupiter, discovering out how far a gray whale travels in a lifetime, figuring out how much pizza their money will buy, and more! Answers included. (James Riley, Marge Eberts, & Peggy Gisler) OGY 70259 Grades 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OGY 70267 Grades 4 & up . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95

ITS ALIVE & ITS ALIVE...AND KICKING

Grades 3-9 All the problems in these 52-page books are based on known facts. Your students will discover information about bathtub bacteria, the smelly scent of skunks, biting habits of ticks, and much more. Students learn math, science, and a little trivia at the same time. Each book includes more than 50 illustrated, reproducible math problems and space for working each problem. The problems in both books easily integrate into the curriculum of any elementary or middle school math class. Teachers using the books will enjoy the extensive answer key sections, which focus on helping students not just get the correct answer, but also formulate a proper equation. This is math the way it ought to be--tough, fun, and a little weird. (Asa Kleiman & David Washington with Mary Ford Washington) OPR 64302 Its Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95 OPR 64272 Its Alive...and Kicking . . .$14.95

MATH WORD PROBLEMS MADE EASY

Grades 3-6 Help students boost their problem-solving skills with super strategies for solving any math word problem. Each strategy is clearly explained and comes with practice problems that utilize the specific strategy. Students can then hone their newly acquired skills with 100 word problems on grade-specific math concepts. This 80-page book meets the NCTM standards. Reproducible. (Bob Krech & Jill Saffo) OSC 52971 Grade 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSC 52972 Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSC 52973 Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSC 52974 Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99

PROBLEM SOLVING
Grades 4-6 Provide students with plenty of practice in reading as well as interpreting word and logic problems. Information needed to solve each problem can be found in the form of stories, tables, graphs, recipes, pictures, and more. Problemsolving games, and end-of-book test, an additional test that can be taken and scored on line, and a reproducible certificate are included in each 48-page book. OCD 4733 Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 OCD 4734 Grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99

PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

Grades 3-6 Learning a multitude of ways to approach a problem is part of the philosophy in developing sets of problem-solving strategies. Chapters are organized by specific types of problems such as addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurements, graphs, logic and more. Within each chapter of these 128page books, several strategies are presented as methods of attacking the problems: choosing an operation, finding a pattern, estimating, using a chart, using a formula, and many more. Reproducible. OSV 05146 Grade 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSV 05154 Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSV 05162 Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 OSV 05170 Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99

NO PROBLEM!
Grades 4-6 Young math students will become expert problem solvers with this 96-page program of eight problem-solving techniques that include guess and check; make a table or an organized list; look for a pattern; act out or use manipulatives; use logic; simplify or work backwards; and make a diagram or drawing. Reproducible. (Joan Vydra and Jean McCall) OPR 3112X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.95

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180 THINK ALOUD MATH WORD PROBLEMS
Grades 4-6 Think-aloud math is a simple yet powerful approach to word problems. Each problem presented in this 80-page book reveals information in three parts so that kids stop, think, and predict at each step. Present problems as group lessons or independent activities--one for each day of the school year! Help kids learn effective strategies for tackling word problems while building skills in multiplication, division, time, money, fractions, and more. Great preparation for standardized tests. Reproducible. (Denise Nessel and Ford Newbold) OSC 40074 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95

SOLVING PROBLEMS KIDS CARE ABOUT

Grades 4-8 Take the problem out of problem-solving with a 4-step approach given in this 144-page book which shows students how to work through mathematical problems systematically and without anxiety. Includes more than 30 reproducible problem worksheets on high-interest topics with complete worked-out solutions. (Randall Souviney) OGY 65345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95

ARITHMETRICKS
Grades 4-6 Unlock the magical powers of math with 100 problem-solving puzzles, fun games, and entertaining math tricks that students can use to amaze their friends, stump teachers, and surprise their family! Best of all, these activities in this 160-page book reinforce concepts, develop skills, and build student confidence in math through hours of fun. Answers included. (Jeri S. Cipriano) OGY 88963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.95

SCRATCH YOUR BRAIN

MESSY MATH
Grades 4-7 This 88- page reproducible book is a collection of open-ended math investigations. How long would it take to write every number to a million? This book offers a wide range of open-ended questions and guides students toward problemsolving procedures that will lead to open-ended responses as they learn how math can be applied to real-world situations. ODX 2161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.95

Grades 4-12 The activities in these books will develop your student's math and problem solving skills. These fun activities boost competence, confidence, and test scores while helping students make the transition to higher level mathematics. Each book contains a variety of engaging, often humorous activities, puzzles, patterns, sequences, writing multi-step solutions, and more. It also encourages brainstorming and teaches students there is usually more than one way to solve a problem. Activities are sequenced by difficulty throughout each book and each chapter to allow students to gradually build their skills. Reproducible. OMP 7890 Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 OMP 7904 Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 OMP 9087 Geometry Grades 8-12 . . . .$19.99

EXTREME MATH
Grades 4-12 The word problems in this 84-page book are drawn from interviews with actual people using mathematics in wickedly extreme sports! Each problem is provided on a black-line master and includes problem-solving suggestions for students. The book includes a comprehensive answer key. The activities are tied to the standards established by NCTM. (Kip Tyler and Marya Washington Tyler) OPR 64965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95

BRAINTEASERS: APPLYING MATH SKILLS IN INNOVATIVE WAYS

Grades 4-8 Build higher-level thinking and processing skills with fun puzzles and problems in these 48-page books. Students will learn to create their own problems, which they can then share with classmates. Some of the concepts introduces, explores, and shares include matrix logic, sequencing, probability, place value, and geometry as well as the basics such as additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and money. Included in each book is a review test and an answer key. (Jillayne Prince Wallaker) OCD 104006 Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 OCD 104007 Grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99

MATH FOR REAL KIDS

Grades 5-8 Kids wont ask Why am I studying this?: when they figure the probability of guessing a correct answer on a test, estimate change at a restaurant, score a bowling game, or work with sport statistics. This rich sourcebook of 70 problemsolving activity sets is organized according to the content standards of the NCTM, making it easy for teachers to select lessons that support the curriculum and for parents to provide appropriate supplementary activities. Answers included. Limited reproduction. Second edition. (David Spangler) OGY 70119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95

PUZZLEWISE MATH
Grades 4-8 Each lesson contains a crossword puzzle for skill development in algebra, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics, and number sense. The accompanying application pages contain multiple choice and open-ended questions that simulate standardized test questions, so students receive weekly test practice. These books have resource pages to make this program a complete and stand alone as excellent homework materials that can be supported at home by parents. The books have 36 weekly lessons and 9 monthly assessments. The sets have 10 books of the same grade level. (Dr. Michael Naylor) OPWM 1004 Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OPWM 1004A Grade 4/set of 10 . . . . . .$69.95 OPWM 1005 Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OPWM 1005A Grade 5/set of 10 . . . . . .$69.95 OPWM 1006 Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OPWM 1006A Grade 6/set of 10 . . . . . .$69.95 OPWM 1007 Grade 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OPWM 1007A Grade 7/set of 10 . . . . . .$69.95 OPWM 1008 Grade 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 OPWM 1008A Grade 8/set of 10 . . . . . .$69.95

MATH-A-LOGIC
Grades 5-8 This award-winning text combines logical thinking with mathematical concepts and calculations, such as patterns and sequences, analogies, deduction, inference, sets and Venn diagrams, propositions and logical notation, syllogisms, and problem solving. This 81-page book provides a unique approach which provides practice in math computations and thinking skills. (Dianne Draze) OPR 31073 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95

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MATH LOGIC
Grades 5-8 Encourage students to use mathematical thinking and strategies to solve realworld problems. Presented in three skill levels, these logic problems in this 80-page book are designed to meet the NCTM standards for reasoning and proof as well as problem solving. Each problem includes the situation, variables involved, and clues students can use to help them work through the problem. Introduce students to non-routine math problems with a variety of problem-solving strategies. OCD 404074 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99

50 MATHEMATICAL PUZZLES AND PROBLEMS

Grades 6 & up More than a decades worth of puzzles and problems from the International Championship of Mathematics have been translated into English. These problems from the championship are organized by mathematical themes for easy adaptation to your curriculum. Each 96-page book has 50 problems laid out with one problem per page for easy overhead use or distribution. Full solutions are provided. The Green Collection introduces classic problems like the four-color map, division of irregular areas into equal parts, and magic squares and number mazes. The Orange Collection is where students divide polygons into tilings of congruent shapes; they encounter knots, chains and networks; they decipher messages and break codes. The Red Collection is the most challenging involving distance, vectors, transformations, systems of equations, series, straightedge constructions, trigonometry, and the Pythagorean theorem. OMM 53498 Green Collection . . . . . . .$13.50 OMM 53499 Orange Collection . . . . . .$13.50 OMM 53500 Red Collection . . . . . . . . .$13.50

MATH WORD PUZZLES

Grades 5-8 Crosswords and word finds covering fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, chance, space and more are found in this 48-page reproducible book. ODX 25194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

MATH MAZES
Grades 6-9 Use these 24 masters to help students analyze, reason and use number sense to solve puzzles that require the selection or arranging of numbers, symbols and shapes to reach specific sums or requirements. Mazes involve adding whole numbers, fractions, money; finding number patterns and sequences; and working with area. Reproducible. OWW 23151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.99

LOGIC PROBLEMS FOR STUDENT GROUPS

Grades 7 & up Reading Level 5 Get your students thinking logically with 35 challenging, fun, and effective activities - including 10 exciting new problems to solve! This updated edition brings learners together to work cooperatively as they make deductions and draw inferences to solve problems. Each activity in this 80-page book has 6 clues that you can cut up and distribute to student groups. After each student has read a clue, the group works toward a solution, using truth tables, listing possibilities, and designing charts or diagrams to solve the problem. Keep your students interested and thinking with this easy-to-use reproducible book. (Dritsas and Woodson) OWW 38175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.99

THE LOOSE CABOOSE AND OTHER MATH MYSTERIES

Grades 5-8 By solving math problems, students get clues so they can solve the mysteries. Thirteen mysteries in this 64-page book present a variety of math skills, including decimals, sequences, logic, percentage, geometry, measurement, averages, time, prime numbers, graphing, and computation. Reproducible. (Dianne Draze) OPR 61367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.95

MAGIC PUZZLES GALORE

Grades 5-8 Activities in this 56-page book focus on number concepts, measurement, and spatial relations. ODX 25156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

THE MATH EXPLORER: GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS
Grades 7-12 So fun, they wont even know theyre learning mathematics! Here is a collection of creative, hands-on mathematics activities designed to engage your after-school students in standardsbased mathematics learning while also meeting your needs as a youth-group leader. Youll easily have them playing, thinking, building, and experimenting with math and how it works. You will find advice on how to use each activity as well as simple, straightforward explanations of the math involved in this 232-page book. Additional information provides historical background and science connections to give you the option of extending the activities. Carefully tested with groups of young people, this collection of games, puzzles, experiments, and projects provides appealing opportunities for practicing a variety of math skills--from problem solving and graphing to fractions and ratios-- and you can do all of them on a shoestring budget. OMM 35407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.95

FROM TOOTHPICKS TO TREETOPS

Students prior knowledge can be used to help expand their mathematical thinking and increase their ability to communicate by understanding the relationship of mathematics to their surroundings. The author outlines how students begin the process with problem solving using identification, comparison, combination, and separations in this 200-page book. OCP 78583 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32.95

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MATH STORIES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING SUCCESS
Grades 7-12 Here are 51 interesting, true-to-life situations to motivate teenagers to apply math skills for solving everyday problems. Each reproducible story in this 256-page book is followed by three increasingly difficult groups of problems that focus on the same math topic, making it easy for students of all ability levels to develop the math skills stressed in the lesson. (Jim Overholt, Nancy Aaberg, Jim Lindsey) OJW 66258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.95

MATH ADVENTURES
Grades 9-12 Allow your students to become a Knight of the Realm, a Swashbuckling Pirate, or a Wizard of the Forest as they romp through mathematical adventures that test their ingenuity and unveil their analytical talents. Allow your students to experience these and other activities that will arouse their curiosity, challenge the power of their imagination, and reveal hidden secrets through the use of mathematics. The ten activities in this 65-page book are intended as a resource for teachers who want to provide enrichment exercises that utilize a spectrum of mathematics ranging from basic probability to advanced math. OSR 1194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.95

NEW PATHWAYS 40 LESSONS IN PROBLEM SOLVING

Grades 8-12 Students discover their own problem-solving techniques with these fascinating lessons! This 184-page book gives you enough material to present a new problem-solving activity that ties into your curriculum each week. Lessons fall into the categories of numerical patterns, problem-solving graphs, using pictures and charts, and problem solving in geometry and probability. The activities, which adhere to NCTM standards, involve Pascals triangle, the calendar, geometric numbers, area and perimeter, and other interesting topics. Teaching materials include explanations of problem-solving techniques, transparency masters, teaching procedures, and problem solutions. The student pages provide reproducible worksheets with explanations, problems, and illustrations. OWW 28099 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.99 Grades 9-12 The 32 activities in this 97-page book are intended to engage at-risk students in significant mathematics while offering them the opportunity to experience mathematics from a different perspective than from a traditional curriculum. Furthermore, these activities encourage teachers to become active participants in the education of these often neglected students. OSR 1193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.95

LEARNING ACTIVITIES FROM THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

Grades 9-12 Students discover the human roots of mathematics by learning about its history - its origins with people and their needs. This fascinating 220-page book gives you a wealth of problemsolving activities and resources centered around mathematics history. Section 1 features biographies of 23 important mathematicians spanning many centuries and cultures, with men, women, and different ethnic groups represented. Each intriguing account includes study questions. In section 2 the Historical Learning Tasks provide 21 in-depth treatments of a variety of historical problems. Most of the problems are appropriate for first-year algebra students; some experience in geometry is helpful. In addition, there is a delightful section on the origins of mathematical terms and an excellent collection of math quotations. Reproducible. OWW 22643 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.99

TOP SHELF MATH SERIES

Grades 9 & up Creative problem-solving, precise reasoning, effective communication and alertness to the reasonableness of results are some of the essential areas of mathematics that educators have specified as necessary in the development of all students to function effectively in this century. It is in this spirit that this series was developed. Other areas of utilization of the problems presented help to prepare your students for achievement tests and advanced placement tests. The teachers guide is reproducible.

PRE-CALCULUS
Topics covered in this 80-page book are exponents and radicals, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, polynomial functions, inverse functions, finding zeros of functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, solving systems of equations, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, and conics. OWW 46208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99

TOP SHELF MATH SERIES ADVANCED ALGEBRA

OWW 02524 Series of 5 books . . . . . .$107.99 Motivate students to solve problems creatively with this 80-page resource. This book provides clear definitions and examples of algebraic principles, prepares students for high-stakes standardized test, and adheres to national mathematics standards. OWW 50345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99

TRIGONOMETRY
Areas covered in this 80-page book are angles and their radian measure, functional values for all angles, trigonometry of the right triangle, using the tangent, cosecant, secant and cotangent, the law of sines and cosines, parametric equations, basic trigonometric identities, the sum and difference of formulas, double-angle and half angle formulas, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, and polar coordinates and complex numbers. OWW 46224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99

CALCULUS
This 80-page book covers limits and continuity, the derivative, numerical derivatives, rules for differentiation, velocity and speed, implicit differentiation, derivatives of integrals of various functions, applications for derivatives, optimization, related rates, finding area bounded by functions, numerical integrations, volumes of solids of revolution and techniques of integration. OWW 46194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99

STATISTICS
This 80-page books includes mean and standard deviation, populations and samples, statements of probability, the t-tests, the chi-square tests, exact probability tests, correlation and regression and survival analysis among other topics. OWW 46216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99

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