Math Problem-Solving Packets

Written for the Math for Liberal Arts course, TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS helps students see math at work in the world by presenting problem solving in purposeful and meaningful contexts. Many

Introduction to Computer Science Using Python: A Computational Problem-Solving Focus introduces readers to programming and computational problem-solving via a back-to-basics, step-by-step, objects-lat

Jake has a problem-a BIG Math problem. A teenage tutor comes to his rescue, and that's when the fun begins. His eagerness to show what he's learned turns into trouble-especially for know-it-all Angela

Research on cognitive aspects of mathematical problem solving has made great progress in recent years, but the relationship of affective factors to problem-solving performance has been a neglected res

The essential guide to decision making and problem solving for the interior designerThe interior design profession requires effective problem solving and critical thinking, as they impact all phases o

Experimental research by social and cognitive psychologists has established that cooperative groups solve a wide range of problems better than individuals. Cooperative problem-solving groups of scient

Kids will surely be engaged as they explore various strategies for solving math word problems with this team of detectives from Math PSI!

Experimental research by social and cognitive psychologists has established that cooperative groups solve a wide range of problems better than the average individual. Cooperative problem solving grou

This book describes numerous applications of the the Dryfus Health Foundation's Problem-Solving for Better Health Program, and related programs, featuring problem solving models used in communities,

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving

Creative Approaches to Problem Solving (CAPS) is a comprehensive text covering the well-known, cited, and used system for problem solving and creativity known as Creative Problem Solving (CPS). CPS i

Various elementary techniques for solving problems in algebra, geometry, and combinatorics are explored in this second edition of Mathematics as Problem Solving. Each new chapter builds on the previou

Mazes and Puzzles develops basic math and problem-solving skills with the fun and satisfaction of completing mazes and solving puzzles.This adorably illustrated book reinforces age-appropriate kinderg

The fun and simple problem-solving guide that took Japan by stormKen Watanabe originally wrote Problem Solving 101 for Japanese schoolchildren. His goal was to help shift the focus in Japanese educat

Not only are these puzzles fun but KenKen helps children improve concentration, logic and arithmetic skills. Children ages 9-12 have excelled in math and gained real-life problem solving skills all fr

Not only are these puzzles fun but KenKen helps children improve concentration, logic and arithmetic skills. Children ages 9-12 have excelled in math and gained real-life problem solving skills all fr

Not only are these puzzles fun but KenKen helps children improve concentration, logic and arithmetic skills. Children ages 9-12 have excelled in math and gained real-life problem solving skills all fr

Math Stories forProblem Solving Success Ready-to-Use Activities Based on Real-Life Situations, Grades 6-12, 2nd Edition This second edition of the popular math teaching resource book Math Stories fo

Written for the Math for Liberal Arts course, Topics in Contemporary Mathematics helps students see math at work in the world by presenting problem solving in purposeful and meaningful contexts. Many

Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with POLYMATH?, Excel, and MATLABR, Second Edition , is a valuable resource and companion that integrates the use of numerical problem solving i

Uses problem-solving strategies and elementary mathematics to explore the planets and moons in the solar system.

In Social Problem Solving: Theory, Research, and Training, readers will find a nice balance of theory and research in social problem solving as well as practical methods and training approaches. Beca

In these 12 interactive whole-class games, children practice essential math skills such as addition and subtraction, problem solving, patterns, place value, number sense, multiplication, and more. Dur

In his most ground-breaking book since THE BEST OF TIMES (Fall 2002), Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem-solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number com

Here's a super collection of 222 reproducible activity sheets to stimulate and challenge your students in all areas of math-- from whole numbers to data analysis -- while emphasizing problem solving,

PData Structures and Problem Solving Using C++ provides a practical introduction to data structures and algorithms from the viewpoint of abstract thinking and problem solving, as well as the use of C+

The Application of Problem-Solving Therapy to Psychosocial Oncology Care focuses on teaching cancer patients and their families a general set of problem-solving skills that can be applied to the chall

The chaos and anarchy of Bunny vs Monkey meets the diary format of Loki and the sparring character dynamics of Blackadder in this two-colour, highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud debut!The underworld is a dangerous place.It's all fiery and there's marauding dragons and all sorts of other critters you wouldn't want to run into. Demise, aka Bone Head, isn't bothered about any of this.Why?Because he's a skeleton guardian of the underworld - and not just any guardian. He thinks he's the BEST and is determined to prove it... with catastrophic results...Demise just wants to impress his Big Boss, Hades, god of the underworld. Problem is, Hades barely knows he exists. After an attempt to get attention backfires horribly, causing the gates of Hades' castle to disintegrate, Demise and Mort are demoted to dog-sitting duty. And the dog in question? Cerberus, the famously ferocious three-headed dog of the underworld.What could possibly go wrong with two creatures made out of bones trying to keep a ma

An official illustrated Minecraft novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for getting kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming into reading!The legendary Hero Crowe's Adventure School has appeared—and Belinda is ready to risk EVERYTHING to claim its ultimate prize.The most legendary school in the Overworld has appeared – and this year, Belinda is determined to conquer it.• First challenge: Find Hero Crowe's Adventure School (it appears in a different place every year).• Second challenge: Survive the deadly admissions test!• Final challenge: Be the ONLY student to win the ultimate prize!Belinda is determined to prove she's no coward. She'll face hair-raising mobs, navigate secret rooms, and outsmart saboteurs to claim Hero Crowe's legendary chest of rare treasures. But there's one problem – she's hiding something about her past, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything.But winning means more than just surviving deadly lessons. As alliances form and betra

A gorgeous own-voices love story with a twist - now with an additional swoony story set during a trip to California! Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper.It’s a reputation she’s fought hard to earn at the highly prestigious Woodvale Academy, and one she’s determined to maintain until graduation. The trick to keeping her model-student-smile plastered on her face at all times?She channels all her petty frustrations into her email drafts.One for the math teacher who refused to round her eighty-nine-point-nine percent up to ninety; one for the girl who blatantly copied her science project and took the credit for it. But most of her vehemently-worded emails are for her smug, infuriating co-captain, Julius Gong, who’s been the sharpest thorn in her side ever since they were kids.Sadie never meant for these emails to get out ... but now her whole life is about to change... From the author of THIS TIME IT'S REAL comes another own-voices love story with a high-concept twist, now wit

★ 睡不著？那就從頭再來一次！★ 一封寫給「睡前故事」的爆笑情書★ 偵探式推理 × 冷面幽默，爸媽也會笑出聲★ 波隆那得獎插畫家打造的夢境級畫面為什麼，就是睡不著？刷牙了。換睡衣了。跟爸爸說晚安了。通通做過一遍，卻還是睜著眼睛。是不是哪個步驟漏掉了？乾脆全部再來一次！就在她懷疑人生時，門外出現一隻同樣失眠的大熊。她靈機一動，拿起書為牠唸起睡前故事——不到幾秒，大熊呼呼大睡。那一刻，她終於恍然大悟：原來自己忘了最重要的一件事——讓爸爸唸故事給她聽。於是，回家、找爸爸、躺上床，故事開始……世界慢慢安靜下來。義大利插畫家 Bruno Zocca 以細緻墨線與復古數位色彩，打造一個物理法則不存在的奇想宇宙。故事，才是通往夢鄉的鑰匙。A love song to bedtime books that is also laugh-out-loud funny, while still promising to leave little ones cozy and sleepy--even with the giggles it will bring. This delightful picture book starts with a very big--and very relatable--problem: No matter how hard she tries, our protagonist just can't seem to fall asleep. Could she have skipped a step in her bedtime routine? Just in case, it's best to do it all over again! So she brushes her teeth, puts on her pajamas, and says good night to Daddy. But no luck--she still can't get to sleep! So she ventures outside, where she meets a very sleepy bear who shares her same problem. To help him, she runs inside for a book to read him

A collection of 101 activities to take a break from social media If you've ever caught yourself doomscrolling headlines or quietly envying strangers' highlight reels, this book is your unapologetic intervention. Social media has become an omnipresent part of our lives, and one thing is crystal clear--we have a problem. It can turn toxic, feeding your worst impulses and breathing life into your darkest corners. Things to Do Other Than Social Media offers a much-needed break: 101 simple, mindful tasks to unplug from virtual noise and tune back in to the real world. It's also the perfect gift for friends and family who just can't look away from their screens. Give this book to anyone ready to break the scroll addiction and take control of their reality.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big NateOof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless a

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's