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Word
Problems or Puzzles??? Both!
Teaching
kids to solve word problems is one of the most challenging tasks
faced by math teachers.
A big part of that challenge is adjusting kids' attitudes towards
these tasks. Most kids are intimidated by word problems and give up
easily. Who wouldn't give up when faced with a text book page of
long difficult word problems? Yet call those same problems
brainteasers or "puzzlers," do just one a day, and all of
a sudden you have a classroom full of students who look forward
problem solving! Having the right attitude can make all the
difference in the world. If you don't believe me, read testimonials
from teachers who have been using the program. Their students are
actually asking for more word problems!
What's
Unique about Level A?
Level
A has the same basic directions as the other Daily Math Puzzler
books, but 95% of the content is different. Here's what's unique:
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Word
problems targeted to students in grades 2-4
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Large
print format with only 2 problems per page - provides plenty of
room for young children to show work (print sample pages below)
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Math
content based on grade 2-4 math curriculum (basic fractions, money, measurement,
simple probability activities,
whole numbers, time, etc.)
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Teacher
Tips from teachers who have used the program
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One
problem per page template for younger students
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Introductory problem-solving lessons designed
for this level
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Checkpoint
system for reinforcing problem-solving steps
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Unique
calculator pages and tests designed for grades 2 - 4
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Toy
Shop Calculator Enrichment Game
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Level
A Answer Key
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Word
Problem Template files available in MS Publisher or Word
Click to Download and
Print Sample Pages from Level A!
Which
Level is Right for Me? Each
Daily Math Puzzler Pack covers three grade levels. To determine
which grade level is right for you, print out some of the sample
pages on the right and try them with your students. Since all of the
student pages are different in each Power Pack, you may decided to
get more than one. Start with the 20 problems in the easier level,
and when your kids get to be expert problem solvers, move them up!
Or you may want to differentiate and have groups of students working
on different levels.
Note:
The Daily Math Puzzler Power Pack is in PDF format and is not able
to be modified in any way. If you want to change it, you'll have to
use the trick every teacher knows - cut and paste! However, the
template files are available in Microsoft Word and Publisher format
when you purchase this item.
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Downloadable
Level A
Sample Pages
(Click to view!)
Introduction
 
Clue
Words Lesson
 Game
Board for Toy Shop Calculator Game
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Calculator
Quiz
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