Denise Gaskins

Math Games Enhance LearningMath games build mental flexibility and strategic reasoning in players of all ages. And even people who hated math in school can enjoy the friendly challenge of a game. These are NOT the typical memory-and-speed-based math games you've probably seen online, but true battles of wit and skill (plus a bit of luck). Even the preschool games can be fun for adults, too. Most of the games take only seconds to learn and less than 15 minutes to play, making them perfect ice-breakers for family gatherings, classroom warmups, or for launching a group game night. You'll love these strategic challenges for preschoolers to adult gamers. Easy to learn, quick to play Who knew math could be so much fun? Includes six skill-level game chapters: Number Bond Games: 7 Ways to Play Math with Young LearnersGames with Numbers to 100: 6 Ways to Play Math with Primary StudentsGames for Modeling Multiplication: Build Visualization Skills to Deepen Understanding Times Table Games: 7 Ways to Play Math with Primary StudentsInteger Games: 6 Ways to Play Math with Older StudentsMental Math Mastery: 7 Ways to Play Math with Older StudentsPlus four bonus chapters for all ages: Childhood Classic Games: Playful Math and Family FunYan Tan Tethera: A Cooperative Game of Mental Math and Counting SheepThe Great Escape: A World War II Adventure Math GameAlgebra Match: A Challenging Game of Variables and Substitution49 More Ways To Play Math features instructions and math game pages in full-color, tips for the teacher, and plenty of room to record your game modification or house rules. Grab a deck of cards, a few dice, or markers and graph paper, and let's play some math

Math Games Enhance LearningMath games build mental flexibility and strategic reasoning in players of all ages. And even people who hated math in school can enjoy the friendly challenge of a game. These are NOT the typical memory-and-speed-based math games you've probably seen online, but true battles of wit and skill (plus a bit of luck). Even the preschool games can be fun for adults, too. Most of the games take only seconds to learn and less than 15 minutes to play, making them perfect ice-breakers for family gatherings, classroom warmups, or for launching a group game night. You'll love these strategic challenges for preschoolers to adult gamers. Easy to learn, quick to play Who knew math could be so much fun? Includes six skill-level game chapters: Number Bond Games: 7 Ways to Play Math with Young LearnersGames with Numbers to 100: 6 Ways to Play Math with Primary StudentsGames for Modeling Multiplication: Build Visualization Skills to Deepen UnderstandingTimes Table Games: 7 Ways to Play Math with Primary StudentsInteger Games: 6 Ways to Play Math with Older StudentsMental Math Mastery: 7 Ways to Play Math with Older StudentsPlus four bonus chapters for all ages: Childhood Classic Games: Playful Math and Family FunYan Tan Tethera: A Cooperative Game of Mental Math and Counting SheepThe Great Escape: A World War II Adventure Math GameAlgebra Match: A Challenging Game of Variables and Substitution49 More Ways To Play Math features instructions and math game pages in full-color, tips for the teacher, and plenty of room to record your game modification or house rules. Grab a deck of cards, a few dice, or markers and graph paper, and let's play some math

You know how to solve math problems. Like a detective, you sift each clue until you solve the mystery. But what can you do when you come across a real stumper? Well, here's one way to make sense of textbook word problems: turn them into a block puzzle. Denise Gaskins demonstrates how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams. These block-like drawings are actually a type of algebra that reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem and helps you see a path to the solution. If you can build with Legos or play Minecraft, you can solve math puzzles. Try your detective skills on story problems inspired by several classic books and movies, from Mr. Popper's Penguins to The Lord of the Rings. Then make up new puzzles of your own, using your favorite story worlds. * * * For answers and worked-out solutions, see the companion book Word Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams.

You can help prevent math anxiety by giving your children the mental tools they need to conquer story problems. Young children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, "I'm just not good at math." But with practice, any student can learn to master word problems. Word Problems from Literature features math puzzles for elementary and middle school students inspired by classic books such as Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Hobbit. Denise Gaskins demonstrates step by step how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams, a type of pictorial algebra. For children who are used to playing with Legos or other blocks - or with computer games like Minecraft - this approach reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem. Students can make sense of how each quantity in the story relates to the others and see a path to the solution. And when you finish the puzzles in this book, Denise shows you how to create your own word problems from literature, using your child's favorite story worlds. Prepare your children for mathematical success. Order your copy of Word Problems from Literature today. * * * If you're using these word problems with your children, check out the companion Word Problems Student Workbook: Word Problems from Literature.

You can help prevent math anxiety by giving your children the mental tools they need to conquer story problems. Young children expect to look at a word problem and instantly see the answer. But as they get older, their textbook math problems also grow in difficulty, so this solution-by-intuitive-leap becomes impossible. Too often the frustrated child concludes, "I'm just not good at math." But with practice, any student can learn to master word problems. Word Problems from Literature features math puzzles for elementary and middle school students inspired by classic books such as Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Hobbit. Denise Gaskins demonstrates step by step how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams, a type of pictorial algebra. For children who are used to playing with Legos or other blocks - or with computer games like Minecraft - this approach reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem. Students can make sense of how each quantity in the story relates to the others and see a path to the solution. And when you finish the puzzles in this book, Denise shows you how to create your own word problems from literature, using your child's favorite story worlds. Prepare your children for mathematical success. Order your copy of Word Problems from Literature today. * * * If you're using these word problems with your children, check out the companion Word Problems Student Workbook.

You know how to solve math problems. Like a detective, you sift each clue until you solve the mystery. But what can you do when you come across a real stumper? Well, here's one way to make sense of textbook word problems: turn them into a block puzzle. Denise Gaskins demonstrates how to use the problem-solving tool of bar model diagrams. These block-like drawings are actually a type of algebra that reveals the underlying structure of a math word problem and helps you see a path to the solution. If you can build with Legos or play Minecraft, you can solve math puzzles. Try your detective skills on story problems inspired by several classic books and movies, from Mr. Popper's Penguins to The Lord of the Rings. Then make up new puzzles of your own, using your favorite story worlds. * * * For answers and worked-out solutions, see the companion book Word Problems from Literature: An Introduction to Bar Model Diagrams.

Prepare students for high school math by playing with positive and negative integers, number properties, mixed operations, algebraic functions, coordinate geometry, and more. Prealgebra & Geometry features 41 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for students in 4-9th grades and beyond. A true understanding of mathematics requires more than the ability to memorize procedures. This book helps your children learn to think mathematically, giving them a strong foundation for future learning. Chapters include: Number Properties: Master factors, multiples, prime numbers, and logical deduction. Integers: Explore the workings of positive and negative numbers. Operations and Functions: Stretch your mental muscles with games that require algebraic thinking. Geometry: Play around with area, perimeter, coordinate graphing, and more. Math games pump up mental muscle, reduce the fear of failure, and generate a positive attitude toward mathematics. Through playful interaction, games strengthen a child's intuitive understanding of numbers and build problem-solving strategies. Mastering a math game can be hard work, but kids do it willingly because it is fun. So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table, grab a deck of cards, and let's play some math

Make math a playful family adventure with these ten games drawn from author Denise Gaskins's most popular books.

Help Your Child Master the Math Facts -- and More: Multiplication & Fractions features 25 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for school-age students. Children master several math models that provide a sturdy foundation for understanding multiplication and fractions. The games feature times table facts and more advanced concepts such as division, fractions, decimals, and multistep mental math. Chapters include: Mathematical Models: Learn the basic pictures that help support your child's comprehension. Conquer the Times Tables: Enjoy practicing the math facts until correct answers become automatic. Mixed Operations: Give mental muscles a workout with games that require number skills and logical thinking. Fractions and Decimals: Master equivalent fractions, work with decimal place value, and multiply fractions and decimal numbers. If you are a parent, these games provide opportunities to enjoy quality time with your children. If you are a classroom teacher, use the games as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler, make games a regular feature in your lesson plans to build your students' mental math skills. So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table, grab a deck of cards, and let's play some math

Transform your child's experience of math Filled with stories and illustrations, Let's Play Math offers a practical, activity-filled exploration of what it means to learn math. A mixture of educational philosophy, inspiration, and coffee-chat wisdom. Bestselling author Denise Gaskins provides helpful tips for all families with children from preschool or high school, whether they are homeschooling, unschooling, or attending a traditional classroom. Even if you struggled with math in school, you can help your kids practice mental math skills, master the basic facts, and ask the kind of questions that encourage deeper thought. Sections include: How to Understand Math: Introduce your children to the thrill of conquering a challenge. Build deep understanding by thinking, playing, and asking questions like a mathematician. Playful Problem Solving: Awaken your children's minds to the beauty and wonder of mathematics. Discover the social side of math, and learn games for players of all ages. Math with Living Books: See how mathematical ideas ebb and flow through the centuries with this brief tour through history. Can your kids solve puzzles from China, India, or Ancient Egypt? Let's Get Practical: Fit math into your family's daily life, help your children develop mental calculation skills, and find out what to try when your child struggles. Resources and References: With so many library books and Internet sites, you'll never run out of playful mathematical adventures. All parents and teachers share one goal: we want our children to understand and be able to use math. Your children will gain a strong foundation when you approach math as a family game, playing with ideas. Don't let your children suffer from the epidemic of math anxiety. Grab a copy of Let's Play Math, and start enjoying math today.

Build Your Child's Mental Math Skills: Addition & Subtraction features 23 kid-tested games, offering a variety of challenges for elementary-age students. Your children can develop mental flexibility by playing with numbers, from basic math facts to the hundreds and beyond. Logic games build strategic thinking skills, and dice games give students hands-on experience with probability. Chapters include: Tens and Teens: Master the concept of number bonds-the relationship between a whole number and the parts that combine to make it-and build a logical foundation for future math. Numbers to One Hundred: Develop mental math skills for working with larger numbers. Practice using place value, addition, and subtraction. Mixed Operations: Give mental muscles a workout with games that require number skills and logical thinking. Logic and Probability: Logic games sharpen inductive and deductive thinking skills, while games of chance build an intuition for probability. If you are a parent, these games provide opportunities to enjoy quality time with your children. If you are a classroom teacher, use the games as warm-ups and learning center activities or for a relaxing review day at the end of a term. If you are a tutor or homeschooler, make games a regular feature in your lesson plans to build your students' mental math skills. So what are you waiting for? Clear off a table, grab a deck of cards, and let's play some math