Problem Sources for 7th and 8th Grade Tiered Problem Sets
Percent of
Problem Sets in which Source is
Referenced
Percent of Total Problems
Cited (total problems
cited)
Source
41% 18.5%
(561)
Math Counts (http://mathcounts.org)
41% 6.3%
(192)
The Math Forum @ Drexel (http://mathforum.org/)
28% 24.2%
(736)
Larson, Ron, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, and Lee Stiff. Algebra 1 Concepts and Skills. Evanston: McDougal Littell, 2001. Print. The challenge worksheets contained in the supplemental resource books are particularly valuable
12% 5.0%
(153)
Algebra I: Expressions, Equations, and Applications (Hardcover)~ Paul A. Foerster, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Menlo Park, CA, 1999
11% 10.7%
(326)
Unified Mathematics Book 1 (Hardcover) ~ Gerald R. Rising (Author), William T. Bailey (Author), David A. Blaeuer (Author), Robert C. Frascatore (Author), Virginia Partridge (Author) Boston, 1991, Houghton Mifflin Company
11% 5.2%
(158)
McDougal Littell Pre-Algebra (Hardcover) ~ Ron Larson (Author), Laurie Boswell (Author) The challenge worksheets contained in the supplemental resource books are particularly valuable
9% 1.8%
(55)
Collier, C. Patrick. Menu Collection Problems Adapted from Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. New York: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000. Print.
8% 2.7%
(83)
Thomas, Alice, and Margaret Jordan. Maths in the Fast Lane. Putney: Phoenix Education, 1998. Print
7% 1.4%
(42)
Posamentier, Alfred S., and Charles T. Salkind. Challenging Problems In Algebra. New York City: Dover Publication, 1996
7% 4.2%
(126)
Davison, David M. Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Tools for a Changing World. Needham, Mass: Prentice Hall, 2001. Print.
6% 2.3%
(70)
Lee, Joseph D. Primary Mathematics 6: Challenging Word Problems. Singapore: EPB Pan Pacific, 2004.
6% 1.0%
(31)
Cook, Allen, and Natalia Romalis. Content Area Mathematics for Secondary Teachers The Problem Solver. New York: Christopher-Gordon, Inc., 2006.
6% 3.3%
(101)
Algebra and Pre-Algebra with Pizzazz: Creative Publications.
5% 0.5%
(15)
Larson, Boswell, Kanold, and Stiff. Mathematics Concepts and Skills Course 2 Math Log. McDougal Littell, 2001. Problems contained in the supplemental resource books were particularly valuable
4% 3.6%
(109)
Boyd, Burrill, Cummins, Kanold, and Malloy. Geometry: Integration, Applications, Connections. Glencoe/McGraw Hill: 2001.
4% 1.0%
(30)
Lenchner, George. Creative Problem Solving in School Mathematics, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition. Providence: Mathematical Olympiads for Ele & Md Schs, 2005. Lenchner, George. Math Olympiad contest problems for elementary and middle schools Volume 1. East Meadow, NY: Glenwood Publications, 1997. Kalman, Richard. Math Olympiad Contest Problems Volume 2. Honolulu: Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools Inc, 2008.
4% 0.7%
(20)
http://balancedassessment.concord.org/
3% 3.2%
(97)
Kurose, Paul. Introduction to Higher Mathematics Concepts: Oakland Unified School District, 1997.
3% 0.2%
(5)
Friedland, Aaron J. Puzzles In Logic & Math. New York City: Dover Publication, 1970.
3% 2.0%
(61)
Barton, David. Theta Mathematics: NCEA Level 2, Pearson, 2005.
2% 0.4%
(12)
Posamentier, Alfred S., and Charles T. Salkind. Challenging Problems In Geometry. New York City: Dover Publication, 1996
2% 0.6%
(17)
Abramson, Marcie. Painless Math Word Problems. Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. 2001.
2% 0.2%
(6)
http://www.exemplars.com/
1% 0.0%
(1)
Gardner, Martin. Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd. New York City: Dover Publication, 1959.
1% 0.1%
(3)
Kagan, Miguel, Miles Richey, Erin Kant, and Celso Rodriguez. Higher-level thinking Questions. Comp. Robyn Silbey. San Clemente: Kagab, 2005.
1% 0.1%
(3)
Lee, Martin and Marcia Miller. 40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can’t Resist. Scholastic. 2001.
1% 0.7%
(21)
Barton, David. Sigma Mathematics: NCEA Level 3. Pearson Longman, 2006.
1% 0.1%
(2)
Hayden, Gary and Michael Picard. This Book Does Not Exist: Adventures in the Paradoxical. Fall River Press, 2009.