Fraction And Decimal Word Problems

Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes fraction and decimal word problems a snap with this great book. Learn all the strategies you need to solve tricky fraction and decimal word problems. Color photos and modern topics help readers stay interested and conquer word problems once and for all! Free downloadable worksheets are available on www.enslow.com.

Basic steps in problem solving, two-step word problems.

Spectrum(R) Word Problems for grade 7 includes practice for essential math skills, such as real world applications, multi-step word problems, variables, ratio and proportion, perimeter, area and volume, percents, statistics and more. Spectrum(R) Word Problems supplement to classroom work and proficiency test preparation. The series provides examples of how the math skills students learn in school apply to everyday life with challenging, multi-step word problems. It features practice with word problems that are an essential part of the Common Core State Standards. Word problem practice is provided for essential math skills, such as fractions, decimals, percents, metric and customary measurement, graphs and probability, and preparing for algebra and more.

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Using sports word problems, from soccer to white-water rafting, author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes decimal and percent word problems easy and fun. Included are some helpful clue words and ways to figure out if readers have enough information to solve a word problem. With the help of this fully-illustrated book, even the most reluctant math student will learn not to fear word problems.

Prepares all students for standardized testing Builds essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Provides real-life situations for meaningful connections to science, computer science, math history, and other topics See other Word Problems titles

Straightforward yet engaging text and attainable, sports-related examples will help even the most reluctant math student tackle word problems using decimals and percentages. Full-color photos help connect math to the real world, and the inviting design supports understanding while drawing readers in. A Words to Know section defines any unfamiliar terms to allow readers to fully engage with the text.

Covers percentages, probability, proportions, and more Get a grip on all types of word problems by applying them to real life Are you mystified by math word problems? This easy-to-understand guide shows you how to conquer these tricky questions with a step-by-step plan for finding the right solution each and every time, no matter the kind or level of problem. From learning math lingo and performing operations to calculating formulas and writing equations, you'll get all the skills you need to succeed! Discover how to: * Translate word problems into plain English * Brush up on basic math skills * Plug in the right operation or formula * Tackle algebraic and geometric problems * Check your answers to see if they work