Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Tang challenges kids to solve problems creatively while introducing art history.

In his most ground-breaking book since THE BEST OF TIMES (Fall 2002), Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem-solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number combinations, using multiple skills (like subtracting to add) and looking for patterns, will guarantee any child success in math. In MATH-TERPIECES, Tang continues to challenge kids with his innovative approach to math, and uses art history to expand his vision for creative problem-solving.

Author: Greg Tang
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 07/01/2003
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.24h x 9.28w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780439443883
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 70136 / Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2003 pg. 811
Booklist 07/01/2003 pg. 1888
PW Notes and Reprints 07/28/2003 pg. 98
School Library Journal 08/01/2003 pg. 153
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 143 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 143 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Publishers Weekly 07/28/2003
School Library Journal 10/01/2004

About the Author
Greg Tang was tutoring math in his daughter's class when he noticed something interesting about the dominoes they were using. Each white dot had a pencil mark on it, which meant the children had been counting them one at a time. Mr. Tang taught them to look for patterns instead, and to add and subtract groups of dots in order to calculate the dominoes' value quickly. From there, he developed a new method of teaching arithmetic in a visual and spontaneous way. His method teaches both computational and problem-solving skills, and is so fun and challenging that children forget they are learning math! He believes that all kids are capable of doing well in math, and he has a mission to make math a natural part of every child's life. He has successfully taught his method to children from ages five to ten.Grapes of Math and Math for All Seasons are part of a series of books that will help children gain the range of skills needed for higher math. His books challenge and encourage children to use creativity and common sense to solve problems, rather than formulas and memorization.Greg Tang has an impressive mathematics background. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees in economics from Harvard, and he also holds an M.A. degree in Math Education from New York University. He has applied his problem-solving methods in building successful companies and products in a variety of industries. Greg Tang currently lives in Belmont, Massachusetts, with his family.