Challenge Math: For the Elementary and Middle School Student

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This book explains difficult math concepts in an easy to understand and entertaining format using cartoons and drawings. Children love the real world connections between math and science and will be challenged by over 1000 problems in areas such as algebra, astronomy, trigonometry, probability, and more. Answers are included in the back of the book. A great resource for those of any age who love math. Challenge Math is designed for children in grades 4-8 with higher math ability and interest but could be used by older students and adults as well. Contains 20 chapters with instruction and problems at three levels of difficulty. Challenge Math can be used by children independently or in a classroom setting. This edition not only contains answers, but it also contains step by step solutions to the problems.
From the Publisher
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hickory Grove Press; 0 edition (January 25, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0967991552
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0967991559
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.61 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches

Reviewer: Daniel Caldwell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just right for bright 4th grader with room to grow
Review: Excellent for our needs – a bright 4th grader ready to go further than school curriculum, but doesn’t know everything already. Each section begins with clear explanation of a mathematical concept, leavened with commentary from a pair of non-intimidating cartoon characters. Then a brief instructional section clearly presents one or two useful strategies with examples worked out. At the end of the chapter are multiple sets of problems: Level 1, Level 2, and “Einstein” problems. Since they are not marked by grade level, you’re not limited by expectations– you just go as far as you are ready to go. Next year, we will cycle back through and tackle more of the harder problems. I worked through several sections with my son this summer and we both really got into it. Thanks!
Reviewer: homemomma
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A refreshing change
Review: So many times my kiddos have forgotten what they have learned in traditional math textbooks, or at least they have been confused as to how they are to use the learned concepts. This book isn’t magical in fixing that problem, but the word problems are much more interesting and fun. It seems that this book helps to bring purpose to why we need to learn math…which is ultimately to problem solve real life. My son (16), who currently needs a break from traditional math lessons, is having a lot of fun with this book.
Reviewer: T. D. Fischer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome Resource for advanced students and to think outside the …
Review: Awesome Resource for advanced students and to think outside the box, however, I would suggest starting with the original Challenge Math book. The original version is still challenging, for kids to enjoy the music of math, but its simpler, easier to follow and understand. This version to me is for older kids (my son is 3rd grade) and I’m finding this very challenging, even for me. to me, the problems are not presented as clearly in this version. The original to me is definitely for the lower grades. This version, to me, is definitely for middle school and up.However, if your kids are older and math whizzes, then this book is for you. Its got some good challenges that will keep you very engaged and busy. It is a huge book with a lot of variety. I think they did a good job of adding to their original version.
Reviewer: 40-something
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Dream Come True
Review: This book really delivers what it promises – it is the music of math – not just the scales. My eleven year old son and I have been working through the book and having a great time. He has a teacher this year who really doesn’t know how to teach gifted kids math and this book has been a lifesaver. Some of the concepts are fairly simple but as you work through how to apply them with increasing difficulty to some real-world problems then it does get you thinking. I highly recommend this book for all students – it is really the way math should be taught.
Reviewer: Kimberly Remmers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It is a fantastic resource for regular classroom educators who want to ensure …
Review: I use this book for my 4th/5th grade students who need to dive deeper into a concept we are doing in class. It is a fantastic resource for regular classroom educators who want to ensure that their students are working to continually grow even if they are already beyond proficient.
Reviewer: gopinath
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Challenge Math: For the Elementary and Middle School Student
Review: I ordered for used and It looks new. Wow. Excited!
Reviewer: W. Xu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun is the key
Review: I bought this for my son when he was 8 years old. He really liked it and worked through the chapters by himself. Other math books with similar difficulty could not get his attention at all because the lack of the fun part.
Reviewer: Melody Cowger
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book
Review: It has been a great help with our kids learning math
Reviewer: very happy customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Right up any number loving childs street.Shame all measurements are American and not metric.