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Record and Practice Journal

Ron Larson

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Record and Practice Journal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ron Larson

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you had a special journal that could help you conquer tricky math problems step by step? Imagine a place where you can practice, learn new words, and even use cool tools to make math easier. But can this journal really turn tough math into fun challenges?

Themes

MathematicsStudy and Teaching

Quick Assessment

This workbook is designed for middle-grade students to support math learning through activities, extra practice worksheets, and a glossary of terms. It also includes manipulatives to aid understanding and is available in Spanish in print and online formats. Suitable for ages 9-12, it serves as a helpful study companion without containing any content concerns.

Why we rated Record and Practice Journal 12C

Record and Practice Journal is written at a Level 7 reading level across 301 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Record and Practice Journal works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Record and Practice Journal as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Record and Practice Journal weaves together mathematics and study and teaching.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mathematics, study and teaching.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

301 pages
ISBN
9781608404636
Pages
301
Publisher
Big Ideas Learning, LLC
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Mathematics, Study and Teaching