The Student Book contains 200 word problems organized by strategy. Problems relate to curriculum content. Students also have the opportunity to create original problems.

Systematically develop key problem-solving strategies. More than 25 complex problems in each unit provide opportunities for strategy application in a variety of contexts.

In grades 3?6, each unit systematically develops an understanding of the thinking behind each strategy. Units include:

1. Supporting Strategies
2. Draw a Picture or Diagram
3. Make a List, Table, or Chart
4. Guess and Check
5. Use Logical Reasoning
6. Set Up an Equation