Correlated to NCTM grade 3 curriculum standards, Mathworks! motivates students by relating math concepts and skills to real life situations. Each volume invites readers to take on a high-profile profession or an exciting sports challenge and use important facts, data gathering, and math applications to get the job done. A wealth of problem-solving activities build math skills while the colorful, high-interest approach engages students and encourages them to think about math in new ways.