Using sports word problems, from soccer to white-water rafting, author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes decimal and percent word problems easy and fun. Included are some helpful clue words and ways to figure out if readers have enough information to solve a word problem. With the help of this fully-illustrated book, even the most reluctant math student will learn not to fear word problems.

"Explores methods of solving decimal and percent word problems using sports examples"--Provided by publisher.

Straightforward yet engaging text and attainable, sports-related examples will help even the most reluctant math student tackle word problems using decimals and percentages. Full-color photos help connect math to the real world, and the inviting design supports understanding while drawing readers in. A Words to Know section defines any unfamiliar terms to allow readers to fully engage with the text.

Straightforward yet engaging text and attainable, sports-related examples will help even the most reluctant math student tackle word problems using decimals and percentages. Full-color photos help connect math to the real world, and the inviting design supports understanding while drawing readers in. A Words to Know section defines any unfamiliar terms to allow readers to fully engage with the text.

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