This book explains the steps of reading a problem, making a plan, solving the problem and checking your answer.
General Note
Original edition published as Word Problems Made Easy in 2005.
"Free worksheets available at www.enslow.com"--Cover.
Content Note
Problem-solving steps -- Problem-solving tips -- Too little information -- Too much information -- Estimation -- Look for a pattern -- Draw a picture -- Logical thinking -- Make a table -- Make a list -- Work backward -- Make an easier problem -- Use a graph -- Write an equation -- Addition problems -- Subtraction problems -- Multiplication problems -- Division problems -- Multi-step problems -- Combine plans.