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Avital, Shmuel – 1986
The problems in this book are intended mainly for students in junior high school and junior secondary classes, but many will interest students at higher levels. Most of the problems fit quite easily into the regular curriculum, and could be used by both teachers and parents. The book has 11 chapters, all but one of which contain problems and their…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Sets, Problem Solving, Resource Materials
Whimbey, Arthur; Lochhead, Jack – 1986
This book shows how to increase one's power to analyze and comprehend problems. First, it outlines and illustrates the methods that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas. Then it gives some practice in applying these methods to a variety of questions in comprehension and reasoning. Chapters include: (1) "Test Your Mind--See How…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Mathematical Applications, Problem Sets
Whimbey, Arthur; And Others – 1990
Learning the techniques of critical thinking and problem solving can be easy for children when presented problems involving fun topics. Problem sets which range from easy to hard written by elementary school students and educational consultants are included. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Each topic…
Descriptors: Addition, Computation, Creative Thinking, Division


