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.