Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature

You know how to solve math problems. Like a detective, you sift each clue until you solve the mystery.

But what can you do when you come across a real stumper?

Well, here's one way to make sense of textbook word problems: turn them into a block puzzle. Denise Gaskins demonstrates how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams. These block-like drawings are actually a type of algebra that reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem and helps you see a path to the solut...