This is the introduction and the first two chapters in a book that involves your students in a problem solving adventure. You insert the names of your students into the story to help create interest and enthusiasm into problem solving. The first two chapters focus on using a tree diagram to make an organized list and drawing a picture to solve a multiplication word problem.

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I have been a 4th grade classroom teacher for many years in a large urban school district. I am currently working as a mathematics coach in an urban elementary school. In my role as math coach I am able to help teachers be the best math teachers that they can while also helping our k-5 students gain a deeper understanding of the world of mathematics.
