Word Problems With Whole Numbers
Paul R. Robbins, Sharon K. Hauge
Word Problems With Whole Numbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul R. Robbins, Sharon K. Hauge
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Numbers fly across the page as you race to solve tricky puzzles—adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers. Suddenly, a problem pops up that seems impossible. Can you crack the code before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a practical, engaging approach to mastering basic arithmetic operations through real-life word problems. Designed for learners in grades 7-9, it uses straightforward language to build essential problem-solving skills. Parents should note it focuses on whole number operations without advanced math concepts or complex vocabulary.
Why we rated Word Problems With Whole Numbers 9C
Word Problems With Whole Numbers is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 148 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Word Problems With Whole Numbers works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Word Problems With Whole Numbers as 9C ("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, Word Problems With Whole Numbers explores education, math skills, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, math skills, problem solving.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780825103278
- Pages
- 148
- Publisher
- Walch Publishing
- Published
- October 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction