Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving

Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-SolvingNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Tang challenges kids to solve problems creatively while introducing art history. In his most ground breaking book since THE BEST OF TIMES (Fall 2002), Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number combinations, using multiple skills (like subtracting to add) and looking for patterns, will guarantee any child success in math. In MATH

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Tang challenges kids to solve problems creatively while introducing art history.
In his most ground-breaking book since THE BEST OF TIMES (Fall 2002), Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem-solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number combinations, using multiple skills (like subtracting to add) and looking for patterns, will guarantee any child success in math. In MATH-TERPIECES, Tang continues to challenge kids with his innovative approach to math, and uses art history to expand his vision for creative problem-solving.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 07/01/2003
ISBN: 9780439443883
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.24h x 9.28w x 0.36d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2003 pg. 811
Booklist 07/01/2003 pg. 1888
PW Notes and Reprints 07/28/2003 pg. 98
School Library Journal 08/01/2003 pg. 153
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 143 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 143 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 07/28/2003
School Library Journal 10/01/2004

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 70136 / Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5