Betcha!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1997 · Est. 4 min read

Betcha!

Two friends discover the surprising rewards of estimating in a contest challenge.

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32 pages· 339 words· Est. 4 min read
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Two friends embark on a playful journey to master the art of estimation. From cars to jelly beans, they explore how guessing can lead to unexpected rewards, especially when a contest is at stake. As they hone their skills, they uncover the practical magic of math in everyday life. Will their newfound abilities lead them to victory? Dive into this engaging tale where math meets adventure, and discover how estimation can be both fun and rewarding. Perfect for young learners eager to see math in action.

From the publisher

“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” –Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJBetcha! is perfect for teaching estimating to second, third, and fourth graders. What do cars, toys, people, and jelly beans have in common? They can all be estimated. Two friends try out their estimating skills and find out that estimating can have real rewards–especially when there’s a contest to enter!Kids will love the story and the illustrations by S.D. Schindler. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze–as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives. Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart’s unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
339
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
440L
Themes & topics
Books about estimationBooks about problem solvingBooks about contestsBooks about mathBooks about everyday life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
119659
Publication
Published
September 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467070

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