DragonFaerie Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 DS really likes math. Thus, he does several different math programs. He's getting ready to start TT Pre-Alg, and we supplement with the Key to... series, Murderous Maths, and a great word problems workbook I found on Scholastic. But, we're nearing the end of the word problems book. This one is for grades 4-8, and it's not a series, so there isn't a "next one." So, I'm looking for suggestions on other word problem books, etc. for when we finish this one. I only need word problems, not curriculums that include word problems. So, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've used some some parts of the following: Zaccaro's Real World Algebra and Problem Solving Genius http://www.amazon.com/Real-World-Algebra-Edward-Zaccaro/dp/0967991528/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421990747&sr=8-1&keywords=zaccaro+real+world+algebra http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Problem-Solving-Genius-Strategies/dp/0967991595/ref=la_B001JS569W_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421990837&sr=1-2 70 Must Know Word Problems by Singapore Math http://www.amazon.com/Must-Know-Word-Problems-Grade-Singapore/dp/0768240166/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421990885&sr=1-6&keywords=70+word+problems+by+Singapore Although AOPS Pre-A is a full math program unlike the above, it seems easier just to use one book for the word problems. You don't even have to read the text if you are using something else. Some of the problems come from various contests, the rest from the authors. This was our main program, but we did use the above books during short breaks. Or, something free, Alcumus. It has a feature where you can focus just on a particular area, so you could do this to correspond with what you are teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Zaccaro, Singapore challenging word problems (anything grades 4-6 would work fine... They're Plenty challenging), Hands on equations verbal problems book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I like the suggestions you've gotten so far, HOE, Zaccaro, etc., but in addition, I am pretty enamored of this book: http://www.amazon.com/Problems-Algebra-Proven-Techniques-Expert/dp/0071343075/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422057141&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+solve+word+problems+in+algebra It has lots of different kinds of problems, and fully worked out solutions!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions, y'all! I'm liking the look of the Singapore books the best, I think. But there's certainly plenty here to choose from. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Just remember, Borac books, http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00DXHDM2A, reasonably priced and should give you problems that are geared towards contests. The only problem I see with these books is the light ink the publisher uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen. Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Just remember, Borac books, http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00DXHDM2A, reasonably priced and should give you problems that are geared towards contests. The only problem I see with these books is the light ink the publisher uses. I've looked at these books before. There are so many to choose from and they all look good. Any recommendations on books you liked or didn't?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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