Unique features of The Big Yellow Book

Introducing a Whole New Way to Teach Mathematical Problem Solving to 4th – 8th Grade Students

• The Big Yellow Book introduces two powerful instructional tools not found in any other book: The KEY to Solving Mathematical Problems and the Solution Strategy Worksheets.
• The KEY is a tool that empowers students to persevere in solving complex, multi-step problems.
• Solution Strategy Worksheets are specifically designed to develop student problem-solving strategies and analytical skills via discussion of multiple approaches to the problem.
• The Big Yellow Book presents samples of students' work with questions teachers would ask if the students and the teacher were discussing their work together.
• The Big Yellow Book incorporates CGI philosophy of a student-centered problem-oriented learning environment to the teaching of complex multi-step word problems.
• How The Big Yellow Book supports the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practices:
  • The KEY is a way to implement Math Practice 1:
    • MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • The Solution Strategy Worksheet is a way to achieve Math Practices 3 and 6:
    • MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
    • MP6 Attend to precision.