Graphing and Probability Word Problems

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Based on the premise that daily living involves solving math problems, this book begins with some tips for dealing with word problems. Four problem-solving steps with appropriate examples follow: (1) Understand the problem, (2) Make a plan, (3) Follow the plan, and (4) Review. Part of the Review Step includes checking to make sure the answer makes sense. Two-page spreads feature 26 word problems which are solved using graphs and diagrams. Topics include line and circle graphs, misleading graphs, Venn diagrams, scatterplots, predictions, median and mode, outliers, probability, compound events, and sampling. Each section features photographs of attractive, clean-cut teenagers from a variety of ethnic groups. Contains a bibliography with books and Internet addresses as well as an index. Free worksheets are available at the Enslow website. This book could be a valuable resource for home schooled students or for young people wanting to improve their math skills through independent study or with the help of a tutor. Part of the Math Busters Word Problems series., Children's Literature