> From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert> > Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:47:44 -0700 > > > From: ", Flora" <http://www.state.vt.us/~Flora.> > > Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 22:19:40 +0000 > > > > She hasn't been practicing this summer, but will continue with it in > > 7th grade. She's more into doing creative cooking right now, > > although, she did very well in math in 6th grade. I'm trying to > > encourage her to practice her math during the summer, > > You may wanna check out: > > http://www.amazon.com/How-Solve-It-Mathematical-Princeton/dp/069111966X > > It's a great book. It's not about any particular mathematics, e.g., not > about algebra or arithmetic or geometry. It's about how to solve problems > logically and systematically. Actually, looking at some of it in Google Books, it may be too advanced for Holly. The examples seem to use algebra and geometry; I don't know if she's had those yet. This book: http://www.amazon.com/Conceptual-Blockbusting-Guide-Better-Ideas/dp/0738205370 may be more accessible. > > as well as > > read. Her assignment for 7th grade is to read during the summer.