Math Problem-Solving Packets

The award-winning children’s storytelling podcast, Circle Round, shares some of their most popular folktalkes in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully-illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. A Taste of Honey, a story with roots in India, invites kids to explore the value of learning to use your smarts and develop confident problem-solving abilities. The rich, colorful illustrations of Indian illustrator Chaaya Prabhat bring to life the narration of Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir. In a village in the countryside lived a woman named Kamala who had the most delicious honey you’ve ever tasted. She collected honey from her hives to sell at the market, but business was slow, and she and her father were struggling to get by. Kamala knew she had to do something, so when she heard that the king’s son was getting married and all the villagers were invited to the party, she got an

This book introduces algebraic number theory through the problem of generalizing 'unique prime factorization' from ordinary integers to more general domains. Solving polynomial equations in integers leads naturally to these domains, but unique prime factorization may be lost in the process. To restore it, we need Dedekind's concept of ideals. However, one still needs the supporting concepts of algebraic number field and algebraic integer, and the supporting theory of rings, vector spaces, and modules. It was left to Emmy Noether to encapsulate the properties of rings that make unique prime factorization possible, in what we now call Dedekind rings. The book develops the theory of these concepts, following their history, motivating each conceptual step by pointing to its origins, and focusing on the goal of unique prime factorization with a minimum of distraction or prerequisites. This makes a self-contained easy-to-read book, short enough for a one-semester course.

The charismatic, ideological, and pragmatic (CIP) theory of leadership has emerged as a novel framework for thinking about the varying ways leaders can influence followers. The theory is based on the principle of equifinality, or the notion that there are multiple pathways to the same outcome. Researchers of the CIP theory have proposed that leaders are effective by engaging in one, or a mix of, three leader pathways: the charismatic approach focused on an emotionally evocative vision, an ideological approach focused on core beliefs and values, or a pragmatic approach focused on an appeal of rationality and problem solving. Formation of pathways and unique follower responses are described. The more than 15 years of empirical work investigating the theory are summarized, and the theory is compared and contrasted to other commonly studied and popular frameworks of leadership. Strengths, weaknesses, and avenues for future investigation of the CIP theory are discussed.

Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the missing tomatoes in this long-running chapter book series that's makes problem-solving fun!HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?A friendly competition to grow the best organic garden is underway. The prize is tempting . . . a ribbon, a photo and article in the newspaper, AND some all-you-can eat favorites from Ned’s Diner!Esmeralda, Annie, Oliver, and Rosamond are among the competitors. Just a few days before contest judging, some of Rosamond’s tomatoes go missing and Nate and Sludge are called to investigate.Who is eager for tomatoes, and why? Nate and Sludge are on the case and what they find surprises all but makes perfect sense!

Today you're the train driver! Your job is to take the family into the city. Let's go!Enter a world of imaginative play with this fun and immersive insight into the role of a train driver. Children will love using their imagination to take the driver's seat and pretend to use the train's controls to start the engine, open the doors at the station, and switch on the lights in a tunnel!This book puts the reader in charge, to build self-confidence and encourage following instructions, problem solving, and teamwork.The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills, while spotting their favourite vehicles and making the sound effects. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the passengers are safely delivered to the city.

Today you're the bin lorry driver! Your job is to collect the recycling from the town's busy streets. Let's go!Enter a world of imaginative play with this fun and immersive insight into the role of a bin lorry driver. Children will love using their imagination to take the driver's seat and pretend to use the bin lorry's controls to drive around town, operate the bin lorry's paddle blade and empty the hopper at the recycling centre!This book puts the reader in charge, to build self-confidence and encourage following instructions, problem solving, and teamwork.The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills, while spotting their favourite vehicles and making the sound effects. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the rubbish is sorted at the recycling centre.

No magical creature has a problem too big for Ava and her Dads to solve!Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles.Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures. Well, Ava isn't a doctor, not yet, but she's learning the ropes and she's brilliant at solving medical mysteries. Glitterbug the unicorn is not like all the other unicorns.They love dancing and planning parties, but she would much rather be frolicking in the mud. Glitterbug comes to the Marvellous Doctors with a terrible tummy ache, but after examining her, they are mystified as to what's causing it. Can Ava help her dads find the answer?In this magical story about being true to yourself, Ava discovers there's more than one way to be a unicorn!

Law schools currently do an excellent job of helping students to 'think like a lawyer,' but empirical data show that clients, legal employers, and the legal system need students to develop a wider range of competencies. This book helps legal educators to understand these competencies and provides practical ways to build them into a law school curriculum. Based on recommendations from the American Bar Association, the American Association of Law Schools, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, it will equip students with the skills they need not only to think but to act and feel like a lawyer. With this proposed model, students will internalize the need for professional development toward excellence, their responsibility to others, a client-centered approach to problem solving, and strong well-being practices. These four goals constitute a lawyer's professional identity, and this book empowers legal educators to foster each student's development of a professional id

More than 300 pages of engaging math questions and lessons for fans ofMinecraft! This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to reinforce the development of first through fourth grade math skills laid out in the national Common Core State Standards. Colorfully illustrated puzzles and high-interest, engaging practice problems and activitiesare perfect for fans of Minecraft and gaming.The curriculum-based content covered here includes lessons in:Adding,subtracting, multiplication, and divisionpractice pages with colorful artWord problems that bring mathandMinecrafting to lifeMath Facts pages for timed or untimed practiceCode-breaking funPlace value, base 10, regrouping,skip counting, grouping, and more fundamental math skills! Skip to the pages that suit your child's needs and learning style or start at the beginning and advance page by pageit's up to you! As the workbook progresses, the problems become more challenging so that learners of all levels

A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach.The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day―and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence―all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for home. An authentic portrait of sibling cooperation―and glorious inspiration for creative people of all ages―A Day for Sandcastles channels the thrill of surrendering expect

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level Science in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school Science. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice terminology, techniques, and tools behind creating and testing hypotheses, ecology, chemistry, and more.The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level World History in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school World History. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn and explore the groundwork of civilizations, conflicts, and creativity around the globe.The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

Learn from home or on-the-go and navigate the wilderness of middle school level English in this hands-on study guide that gives 6th-8th graders all the tools for success!Learning is an adventure inside or outside of the classroom with this highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school English. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that’s easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice the terminology, techniques, and tools behind successful reading habits, literary and structural analysis, and more!The How to Survive Middle School study guides tackle all the essential middle school subjects. Each book trains readers in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them become independent learners. The interactive text, full of helpful tips and techniques, and engaging illustrations makes this so much more than just a textbook!

A celebration of thinking outside the box--or cage!The Great Bird Circus is headed to a big show, but they run into trouble when they reach the border. Paloma and the ringmaster are allowed to cross--but their birds need paperwork, and lots of it! The situation seems hopeless, unless ... what if there's more than one way to get across?With Paloma's quick and creative thinking, she's able to outwit the bureaucracy and come up with a solution: they free the birds from their cages, and while Paloma and the ringmaster drive across the border in their truck, the birds fly overhead! When the circus is reunited on the other side, Paloma suggests the birds don't need cages--they can fly free.Minimal text, light humor, and loose illustrations work together to express big ideas simply in this uplifting story that prizes problem-solving and creative thinking.

Introduce your little one to the wonders of nature with 100+ outdoor learning activities!Give your child all the benefits of nature with this activity book designed for children ages 2-5. Whether you’re planning an afternoon in a local park, a day in the backyard, or a morning hike in a nature preserve, you and your child will find more than 100 ideas in these pages for observing, exploring, creating, and playing in nature.Nature Activity Book for Little Ones features: 100+ outdoor activities for kids ages 2-5, geared toward their interests and developmental milestones—with little or no preparation requiredBonus activities for additional learning, including numbers, letters, shapes, and colorsSchool prep: the activities teach problem-solving, communication, and responsibility, important skills for school succesLess screen time and more nature time together to fuel your child’s curiosity and creativity and help them build an early connection with natureBest of all, this entertaining boo

The problem of social order is the question of what holds complex and diverse societies together. Today, this question has become increasingly urgent in the world. Yet our ability to ask and answer the question in a helpful way is constrained by the intellectual legacy through which the question has been handed down to us. In this impressive, erudite study, Henrik Enroth describes and analyzes how the problem of social order has shaped concept formation, theory, and normative arguments in political science. The book covers a broad range of influential thinkers and theories throughout the history of political science, from the early twentieth century onwards. Social order has long been a presupposition for inquiry in political science; now we face the challenge of turning it into an object of inquiry.

For nearly four decades, Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders has been a trusted resource for instructors and students. Known for its comprehensive coverage of current research, the book consists of a balance and blending of research and clinical application, and involves the learner in the kinds of real-world problem solving engaged in by clinicians and scientists. Students learn that psychopathology is best understood by considering multiple perspectives which provide the clearest accounting of the causes of these disorders as well as the best possible treatments.This International Adaptation features a new integrated approach, shining a light on psychopathologies’ root causes and most effective treatments by approaching these disorders from multiple, complementary perspectives underscoring that very often biological, cognitive, behavioral, and socioemotional factors are critical to understanding psychological disorders. This edition includes new

Plastic pollution is a global problem that defies a singular solution. Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It considers plastic's harm to the environment, from its production to its disposal, and offers a spectrum of solutions that require action by local and federal governments, businesses and non-profits, and individuals. Using specific examples and case studies, the book describes the history and chemistry of plastic, illustrates its harms, and points toward specific legislation and policies to offer concrete solutions. Plastic pollution is ubiquitous and has impacts on soil, food, air, and water. To solve our plastic problem, collaboration across disciplines will be critical; innovations in science, law, and design will be essential. The book demonstrates the need to approach environmental problems from an interdisciplinary lens, and will benefit anyone interested in learning more about the harms and solutions associated with plastic pollution.

The power of transformative design, multidisciplinary leaps, and diversity: lessons from a Black professional’s journey through corporate America.Design offers so much more than an aesthetically pleasing logo or banner, a beautification add-on after the heavy lifting. In Reimagining Design, Kevin Bethune shows how design provides a unique angle on problem-solving―how it can be leveraged strategically to cultivate innovation and anchor multidisciplinary teamwork. As he does so, he describes his journey as a Black professional through corporate America, revealing the power of transformative design, multidisciplinary leaps, and diversity. Bethune, who began as an engineer at Westinghouse, moved on to Nike (where he designed Air Jordans), and now works as a sought-after consultant on design and innovation, shows how design can transform both individual lives and organizations. In Bethune’s account, diversity, equity, and inclusion emerge as a recurring theme. He shows how, as we leverage

Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? And do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what's bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, and the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans and wildlife. And there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign and education group all about the problem of plastic.

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key math skills including: number sense and conceptsreasoning and logicbasic operations and computationsstory problems and equationstime, money, and measurementfractions, decimals, and percentagesgeometry and basic shapesgraphs, charts, tables...and more!

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key math skills including: number sense and conceptsreasoning and logicbasic operations and computationsstory problems and equationstime, money, and measurementfractions, decimals, and percentagesgeometry and basic shapesgraphs, charts, tables...and more!

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key math skills including: number sense and conceptsreasoning and logicbasic operations and computationsstory problems and equationstime, money, and measurementfractions, decimals, and percentagesgeometry and basic shapesgraphs, charts, tables...and more!

More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book provides invaluable reinforcement and practice with key math skills including: number sense and conceptsreasoning and logicbasic operations and computationsstory problems and equationstime, money, and measurementfractions, decimals, and percentagesgeometry and basic shapesgraphs, charts, tables...and more!

Give your preschooler a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities. Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes: - Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature - Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations - Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules - Review pages for every coding concept practiced - Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles - Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critical

Give your kindergartner a strong computer science foundation with Smart Start: Beginning Coding Stories and Activities. Children will learn important coding concepts with engaging stories and practice activities. Based on the K-12 Computer Science Framework, this dynamic early learning series helps children understand coding concepts to develop a strong foundation in computer science, including computational thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking. Each full-color activity book is organized into eight themed units around one coding concept and includes: - Coding stories that demonstrate what coders do and include an audio read-aloud feature - Concept pages that connect coding concepts to real-world situations - Practice activities that reinforce important coding rules - Review pages for every coding concept practiced - Coding projects with print-based games and puzzles - Mini coding handbook with key terms Computer science concepts and skills help early learners become critica

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mindset. In this book, a follow up to CLIL, the authors review new developments in the understanding of the interface between language and learning, and propose an original new 'pluriliteracies' approach which refines and develops current thinking in CLIL. It aims to facilitate deeper learning through an explicit focus on disciplinary literacies, guiding learners towards textual fluency, encouraging successful communication across cultures, and providing a key stepping-stone towards becoming responsible global citizens. It both provides strong theoretical grounding, and shows how to put that understanding into practise. Engaging and practical, this book will be invaluable to both academics and education practitioners, and will enable conventional classrooms to be trans

Young, Munson and Okiishi's A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics is designed to cover the standard topics in a basic fluid mechanics course in a streamlined manner that meets the learning needs of students better than the encyclopedic style of traditional texts. The text lucidly presents basic analysis techniques and addresses practical concerns and applications with a strong visual approach. This approach helps students connect the math and theory to the physical world and practical applications and apply these connections to solving problems. This adapted edition of the book comes with updates that clarify, enhance, and expand certain ideas and concepts. It includes new sections on Finite Control Volume Analysis, Compressible Flow, Equilibrium of Moving Fluids, Most Efficient Channel Section. The new examples and problems build upon the understanding of engineering applications of fluid mechanics and the edition has been completely updated to use SI units.

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mindset. In this book, a follow up to CLIL, the authors review new developments in the understanding of the interface between language and learning, and propose an original new 'pluriliteracies' approach which refines and develops current thinking in CLIL. It aims to facilitate deeper learning through an explicit focus on disciplinary literacies, guiding learners towards textual fluency, encouraging successful communication across cultures, and providing a key stepping-stone towards becoming responsible global citizens. It both provides strong theoretical grounding, and shows how to put that understanding into practise. Engaging and practical, this book will be invaluable to both academics and education practitioners, and will enable conventional classrooms to be trans

The novel since the nineteenth century has displayed a thorny ambivalence toward the question of having children. In its representation of human vitality it can seem to promote the giving of life, but again and again it betrays a nagging doubt about the moral implications of procreation. The Novel and the Problem of New Life identifies this tension as a defining quality of the modern British and European novel. Beginning with the procreative-skeptical writings of Flaubert, Butler, and Hardy, then turning to the high modernist work of Lawrence, Woolf, and Huxley, and culminating in the postwar fiction of Lessing and others, this book chronicles the history of the novel as it came to accommodate greater misgivings about the morality of reproduction. This is the first study to examine in literature a problem that has long troubled philosophers, environmental thinkers, and so many people in everyday life.

Now in its 3rd edition, Better Learning Through Structured Teaching is the definitive guide to the gradual release of responsibility--an instructional framework any teacher can use to help students to be more successful and self-directed learners.To gradually release responsibility is to equip students with what they need to master content and develop new competencies. On a day-to-day basis, it means delivering lessons intentionally structured to incorporate four interrelated phases: * Focused Instruction (I do it) that sets students up for cognitive apprenticeship by establishing lesson purpose, modeling strategies and skills, and sharing information and insight.* Guided Instruction (We do it together) that incorporates targeted prompts, cues, and questions to scaffold understanding.* Collaborative Learning (You do it together) that allows students to consolidate and extend understanding through accountable group tasks built on discussion and cooperative problem solving.* Independent

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math t

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math t

Help your kids master challenging math concepts with these 100 fun and interactive puzzles and activitieswhether they're learning at home or need extra practice outside of the classroom.Welcome your c

Help your kids master challenging math concepts with these 100 fun and interactive puzzles and activitieswhether they're learning at home or need extra practice outside of the classroom.Learning is as

Quantum field theory (QFT), the language of particle physics, is crucial to a physicist's graduate education. Based on lecture notes for courses taught for many years at Radboud University in the Netherlands, this book presents an alternative approach to teaching QFT using Feynman diagrams. A diagrammatic approach to understanding QFT exposes young physicists to an orthogonal introduction to the theory, bringing new ways to understand challenges in the field. Diagrammatic techniques using Feynman diagrams are used didactically, starting from simple discussions in lower dimensions to more complex topics in the Standard Model. Worked examples and exercises, for which solutions are available online, help the reader develop a deep understanding and intuition that enhances their problem-solving skills and understanding of QFT. Classroom-tested, this accessible book is valuable resource for graduate students and researchers.

Learning calculus has never been so easy or so painless Barron's Painless Calculus provides comprehensive review and practice in an easy, step-by-step format. Inside you'll find: Clear examples for all topics, including limits and continuity, derivatives, curve sketching, definite integrals, and much moreDiagrams, charts, and instructive math illustrationsPainless tips, common pitfalls, and math talk boxes that translate complex "math speak" into easy-to-understand languageBrain Tickler quizzes throughout each chapter to test your progressWhether you're a student or an adult looking to refresh your knowledge, Painless Calculus makes learning easy...and painless

From the author of The Falling in Love Montage, this queer coming-of-age story about a slacker who inadvertently becomes her school’s underground problem-solver is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly