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Synopsis
Are you having trouble with word problems? How can you tell whether there is enough information to solve a word problem? Learn all the steps needed to solve fraction word problems-the mystery of word problems will be solved!
Children's Literature
Get some tips to help you solve math word problems involving fractions and food. Learn how to solve fraction word problems by following four basic steps. The text explains and takes you through the steps to understand the information about the problem, to think about a way to solve the problem, to follow a plan to solve the problem, and to check the results. In the book, different types of word problems (i.e. estimation, comparison, and addition) involving fractions are presented. Included are different ways to solve the problems such as drawing pictures, writing equations, or making models. The color illustrations offer little support. Some students may need additional guidance in understanding how to use the problem solving steps and tips. For specific types of fraction problems, the index is a helpful resource to locate an example. Additional resources (books and websites) are listed and the publisher's website also provides additional word problems that can be downloaded. This book is part of the "Math Word Problems Solved" series. The format and problem solving steps in the series are similar and they cover different areas of math. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung