Book excerpt: Success in math requires children to make connections between the real world and math concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The games and puzzles in this workbook are designed to help children enjoy practicing their math skills. Best of all, they'll have lots of fun doing it! Here's a peek at what's inside: Code Breaker After solving problems with addition and subtraction, multiplication, fractions, temperature, time, or money, students use the answers to solve a fun riddle. Uniform Central The Callicoon Clippers need new hockey uniforms. Students see how many uniforms can be made by choosing from different hockey jerseys and pants. Fraction Factory Using the game board in the workbook, players see who can move the quickest through fractions of muffins to get to the box at the end. Incredible Illusions Students fill in blanks in a tessellation, or a repeating pattern of shapes, to discover the illusion. Plus! Game Pieces The workbook includes spinners, pattern blocks, tangram pieces, and beans for students to cut out and use with the games and puzzles. Give your child's confidence in math a boost with 3rd Grade Math Games & Puzzles.