Problem solving and comprehension

This popular book shows students how to increase their power to analyze problems and comprehend what they read using the Think Aloud Pair Problem Solving [TAPPS] method. First it outlines and illustrates the method that good problem solvers use in attacking complex ideas. Then it provides practice in applying this method to a variety of comprehension and reasoning questions, presented in easy-to-follow steps. As students work through the book they will see a steady improvement in their analytical thinking skills and become smarter, more effective, and more confident problem solvers. Not only can using the TAPPS method assist students in achieving higher scores on tests commonly used for college and job selection, it teaches that problem solving can be fun and social, and that intelligence can be taught.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface to the Seventh Edition; Preface to the Sixth Edition; 1. Test Your Mind-See How It Works; 2. Errors in Reasoning; 3. Problem-Solving Methods; 4. Verbal Reasoning Problems; 5. Six Myths About Reading; 6 Analogies; 7. Writing Relationship Sentences; 8. How to Form Analogies; 9. Analysis of Trends and Patterns; 10. Deductive and Hypothetical Thinking Through Days of the Week; 11. Solving Mathematical Word Problems; 12. Open-Ended Problem Solving; 13. The Post-WASI Test; 14. Meeting Academic and Workplace Standards: How This Book Can Help.

15. How to Use Pair Problem Solving: Advice for Teachers, Parents, Tutors, and Helpers of All SortsAppendix 1. Answer Key; Appendix 2. Compute Your Own IQ; References.