7 x 9 = TROUBLE!
Author: Claudia Mills
Illustrator: Brian Karas
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Number of pages: 103
Publisher: Cengage Learning (UK) First published in: 2002 Format: Chapterbook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Claudia Mill's Math Books) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
Wilson Williams worries about passing his times-table tests. Wilson has a hard time with math, especially with Mrs. Porter's timed multiplication tests. If only he were as quick as Laura Vicks, the smartest kid in third grade, or as quick as his brother, Kipper -- a kindergartner. Wilson's mother and father try to help, but Wilson doesn't appreciate having to do practice tests on a play date. Fortunately, his friend Josh Hernandez is a comfort, as is Squiggles, the class hamster. Wilson is sure that with his own little animal squeaking and cuddling beside him, he could learn anything. But his mom doesn't like pets. So Wilson bravely struggles on, hoping that one day in the not-too-distant future he'll pass all his times-table tests. Then, surprisingly, Kipper comes to the rescue. |
“The 3s were hard enough for Wilson. He stared down at his paper. 3 x 1 = 3. That one wasn't bad. 3 x 3 = 9. But what was 3 x 8? Wilson couldn't remember. He wrote down 26, but that didn't look right. He tried to erase it with what was left of his eraser. It didn't erase.”
Recommended age range:
9 years old +
Relevant topics:
Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
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9 years old +
Relevant topics:
Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
