Think-aloud math is a simple yet powerful approach to word problems. Each problem 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! For use with Grades 4-6.

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The problems are written out so that the stages are spaced. Nice visual clue to pause and think about the math process going on. The book takes advantage of several different fonts to suggest alternate thought processes, but I think they could be using more as I have seen them do in other books.

The book is set up so that children can do one a day and it isnt overwhelming, that is nice. The cartoons are very cute. There is a certain amount of implied knowledge with this book. Its more a book of exercises than explanations. That isnt a problem, just a caution.

I wish the problems had more *sparkle*...more fun and punch to them. Instead of wondering how many waffles earnie ate all week based on his daily waffle consumption... wouldnt it have been more fun to ponder the mess in Earnie's room (complete with a cartoon of Earnie's drowning in a pile of clutter)? Or how many times Earnie's mom could possibly serve broccoli this week (with a cartoon of Earnie at the table as his cheerful mom puts down yet another gargantuan plate of roughage?) Or even how many times Earnie's baby sister can annoy him (with a picture of Earnie's adorable yet annoying baby sister?) I don't know, maybe its me....but teaching my son...or maybe it's getting him willing to learn, has always been easier when he is having alot of fun. And the more laughs, the more it sinks in.

This book is quite good. It will give good solid problems to solve daily, I just wish it were a bit more to look forward too

5 of 5 found the following review helpful:

A Must-HaveJun 25, 2007
By Kitty Castro-Leon
I have a learning center. I use this book for grades 4 or 5, up through high school, with mainstream students and with gifted. The problems are not your run of the mill math problems (and I am a retired math teacher who has seen many a math book). These problems require careful reading and reasoning, yet use very basic skills. Each set of two pages uses a different theme, for example, passage of time, and measurements.

You really can't go wrong with this book.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

great for reading and mathDec 02, 2007
By Pourpier
My son has now been 2 months into 4th grade. He likes math and is good at it, but is very weak in reading. I was pleased to see how he got interested in this workbook and how it helped him with his reading now that there is a "math" purpose behind it. The difficulty is progressive and fun and there is some repetition that makes the kid get the concept and feel confident before moving forwards. He is much less afraid of reading math problems now. Also, he now understands the concept and structure of a word problem. They are more elaborated that the few ones he gets in the classroom. I also think it prepares him much better for his annual test time and also for future wrestling with math problems! so far, great!

Great tool to use with childrenMar 21, 2011
By Aimee
The "Math Word Problems" workbook is exactly what I was looking for. I am pleased with the exercises and strategies that are given. I use this book with mostly third to sixth graders.