{"product_id":"9781892083340","title":"Word Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can prevent math anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e by giving your children the mental tools they need to conquer story problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, \"I'm just not good at math.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut with practice, any student can learn to master word problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWord Problems from Literature\u003c\/em\u003e features math puzzles for elementary and middle school students from classic books such as \u003cem\u003eMr. Popper's Penguins\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit.\u003c\/em\u003e Denise Gaskins demonstrates step by step how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams, a type of pictorial algebra. For children who are used to playing with Legos or other blocks-or with computer games like Minecraft-this approach reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem. Students can make sense of how each quantity in the story relates to the others and see a path to the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when you're done with the puzzles in this book, Denise shows you how to create your own word problems from literature, based in your children's favorite story worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare your child for mathematical success. Order your copy of \u003cem\u003eWord Problems from Literature\u003c\/em\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \u003cbr\u003e• *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're using these word problems with your children, check out the companion \u003cem\u003eWord Problems from Literature Student Workbook.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* \u003cbr\u003e• *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWord Problems from Literature\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the Playful Math Singles series from Tabletop Academy Press. These short, topical books feature clear explanations and ready-to-play activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tabletop Academy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063307878640,"sku":"9781892083340","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781892083340_p0.jpg?v=1763609767","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781892083340","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}