Teach mathematical problem solving as a four-step process every student can master. This book's 44 reproducible worksheets present high-interest word problems; accompanying teacher pages provide completely worked-out solutions. In addition, the book's first two chapters provide teachers with a crash course in problem solving. Students not only have fun tackling interesting word problems; they also learn a problem-solving process they can apply to any situation they encounter in real life that requires critical and creative thinking. Grades 4-8. Bibliography. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 140 pages. Second Edition.