Primary Resources: Maths: Solving Problems: Word and Real.
This feature is somewhat larger than our usual features, but that is because it is packed with resources to help you develop a problem-solving approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Read Lynne's article which discusses the place of problem solving in the new curriculum and sets the scene.
Use this quick and easy 8x11 poster printable to reference different strategies for solving math problems including: looking for a pattern, trying a simpler problem, making a model, and working backwards.Post this in your math classroom, keep a copy in student folders, and send one home as a homewor.
Compared to the interpretation as a set of questions on a theme, Polya's is a much more challenging interpretation of problem solving for a teacher to come to terms with, but has the potential to be much more effective in developing young mathematicians who have an 'understanding of the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics and a.
The 10 problem solving strategies include: Guess and check. Make a table or chart. Draw a picture or diagram. Act out the problem. Find a pattern or use a rule. Check for relevant or irrelevant information. Find smaller parts of a large problem. Make an organised list.
Download these free math posters and displays for your kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 math students. Each colorful and visually exciting math poster corresponds with the concepts and skills covered in Mathseeds, and are the perfect way to brighten up any math classroom.
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The proficiency strands understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands: number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The POWER UP posters provide support for fluency and problem solving.