5th Grade Math Games & Puzzles

by Kraft, Amy; Goldman, Tim; Duendes del Sur

• ISBN13: 9780375430466
• ISBN10: 0375430466
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-27
• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Summary

Success in math requires children to make connections between the real world and math concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The games and puzzles in this workbook are designed to help children enjoy practicing their math skills. Best of all, theyrs"ll have lots of fun doing it! Herers"s a peek at whatrs"s inside: Pipe Down One equation leads down a pipe to another, and students need to follow the numbers draining down the pipes by multiplying and dividing decimals and fractions to get to the bottom. Secret Meeting Professor Wormhole, a genius scientist, wants to meet in a secret location. Students must substitute numbers for letters using a code and multiplication skills to find the secret meeting place. Semaphore Signals Students decipher messages where flags represent letters of the alphabet, using acute, obtuse, and right angles as clues to decode a message. Awesome Avatars A new video game lets you design your character before you start playing. With choices such as skin color, hairstyles, outfits, and shoes, students determine how many characters can be designed. Plus! Game Pieces The workbook includes fraction cards and shape-builder pieces for students to cut out and use with the games and puzzles. Give your childrs"s confidence in math a boost with 5th Grade Math Games & Puzzles.