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The Grapes of Math: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles by Greg Tang

votrikhon's review against another edition

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2.0

REGROUP - ADDITION
This book shows lots of group with different number. We have to regroup them to make the same number to add( like a group of ten).

lorenadh27's review against another edition

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Why does math have to trick your brain

poplartears's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was so fun and the kids just lit up when they figured out a riddle. Although their not very math minded mama had to look in the back for hints sometimes. A lot of fun, we can't wait to quiz Daddy!

lara_lleverino's review against another edition

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5.0

Good book that teaches to look at things in different ways to solve math problems.

engpunk77's review against another edition

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4.0

Simple riddles prompt you to look at a visual counting conundrum in a different way. On your public school math drills, you'll see everything grouped into perfect columns already, but this book will show you groups of things in more random formation, like real life. I was stumped EVERY time (and I was an excellent student in math); the answers at the end comprise the lesson/teaching aspect of the book. I learned some really good strategies for practical math applications, but more importantly, I learned that there are different ways of seeing and approaching problems that we "don't have time" to learn in school. I hope my son gets as much out of it as me, and exposing this to him at the right age could be the most important thing I can do for his math education!

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2.0

Some of the grouping suggestions didn't seem like the most effective way to solve the problems. It was good for a summer read though that also served as a math boost.
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