[(The Long Wait )] [Author: Annie Cobb] [Jan-2000]

Math Matters®

by Annie Cobb

Two friends try to estimate how long they will have to wait in line to get on the fantastic new ride.

Genres: Mathematics

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Christian Houseworth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a great book for teaching estimation and it is a part of the Math Matters Collection. This book is about two boys, Josh and Zack who are at an amusement park and are waiting in line to ride the Cosmic Beetle. They both agree that it is an extremely long line so they decide to estimate how many people are line, how many people can ride at a time, and how long it takes the ride to complete a cycle. This book is great for me as a teacher because it focuses on one particular math concept: estimation. It also shows students how they can use estimation in real life situations. This book also integrates mathematics and reading. On the last page of this book, it has an Estimation Chart which would be helpful to help students to summarize their knowledge of estimation. The book also provides hints for students to use such as; rounding, counting by tens, and much more. Overall, this is a very good book!!!

[Samantha Hagler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two boys wait in line for a ride at the amusement park and to make the time move quickly Josh and Zack start counting things such as the number of people in line, number of people on a ride next door, and how many minutes they'll have to wait. This is a great book to show the students how they can use their math skills in real life. This book is a great starting lesson on what estimation is and how you can use it. I can use this book to teach these different strategies used in the book and teach the difference between an "educated" estimation versus a wild guess.

[Jayetta Carter-mcfarlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will included this book in my classroom library. This book is good to use to teach young learners how to estimate. Suggested usage: Grades Pre-K - 5. Suggested learning activities are in the back of the book, too.

[Jaylin Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two friends go to an amusement part but have to wait in long lines. They decide to pass the time by estimating,then counting how many people are in front of them and on the rides.

[Kathryn Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to teach estimation. Deals with counting people in lines and the bets way to figure out how much longer the wait will be. Would be useful in math and science. Has examples on measuring rows.