More or Less
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2005 · Est. 8 min read

More or Less

Eddie must guess ages correctly at the fair or face a dunking. Can he master the math of more or less to stay dry?

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40 pages· 675 words· Est. 8 min read
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Eddie runs a booth at the school fair, where he must guess people's ages correctly to avoid a dunking. With each guess, the stakes rise as he navigates the challenge of comparing numbers. Will Eddie's math skills keep him dry, or will he take an unexpected plunge? Dive into this engaging tale where math meets fun, and discover if Eddie can outsmart the odds.

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 NJMore or Less is perfect for teaching comparing numbers to first, second, and third graders. Eddie has a booth at the school fair, guessing people’s ages. He hasn’t guessed wrong yet, but if he does, he gets dunked. Can Eddie keep guessing right–and keep from getting wet? Comparing whole numbers and understanding what’s more and what’s less are a big part of Eddie’s strategy, and an important math skill for young readers to learn.Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by David T. Wenzel. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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
40
Words
675
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~329L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
86414
Publication
Published
March 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060531676

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