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Word Problem Wednesday: Fractional Reasoning

Dec 16, 2020

  When you take a whole item and break it into equal parts, what you get is one — or more — of those equal parts; these are known as fractions. This may sound very math-y and complicated, but each of us works with fractions all the time...



Word Problem Wednesday: Pleasant Pastimes

Nov 25, 2020

  There are so many fun ways to pass our time. And whether we’re fishing, visiting theme parks or jet skiing, there are always opportunities to put math into the mix. This week’s word problems will help your child think critically an...



Word Problem Wednesday: Dollars and Sense

Oct 4, 2020

  Money is an important part of everyday life, and it just makes sense to know the function of dollars and cents. This week’s word problems focus on understanding value and calculating purchases. Read the problems below and choose the one th...



Word Problem Wednesday: A Slice of the Pie

Sep 9, 2020

  Did you know that approximately $700 MILLION in pies are sold in grocery stores every year?  That doesn’t include those found in restaurants, food service or price clubs. And if you lined up the number of pies sold at U.S. grocery stores in o...



Word Problem Wednesday: Math and Art

Sep 2, 2020

  The world’s greatest sculptors, painters, and photographers depend on math to create their art. Not only do artists use elements of composition — such as geometry and proportions — to perfect their work, they also use math behind the scenes i...


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