Just Right Problem Solving: Word Problem Activities for Kindergarten

This is the word problem series that you have been waiting for. It is aligned to state standards for each grade. It focuses on word problem types and is scaffolded by the level of difficulty of the problem. Most word problem books have students practicing random problems. This is a step-by-step problem-solving system so that by the end of the year students have practiced all the problem types relevant to their grade. This engaging, kid-friendly, standards-based book includes: Designated problem types for the grade: add to, take from, part-part whole and compare problems. 8 practice problems for each section, followed by a short quiz. Chapter quizzes that assess all the problem types in the chapter. A beginning of the year assessment and end of the year assessment. A student-friendly progress tracker for each section. A class tracker so teachers can keep track of each student’s progress. There are many ways to use this book. Teachers can use it with the whole class as a daily problem solving practice. Students can work on these problems in a math workstation. Parents can use this book to help their children learn word problems at their grade level. However you choose to work on word problems, we know from the research that it is an effective way to improve student achievement. Get started today!