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Problem Solving
This page is intended to provide information and ideas about problem solving in mathematics as well as links to other useful documents on this site and others.
- Using problem solving frames - a rationale for using these frames
Frame 1, Frame 2, Frame 3. Some example frames at three different levels of sophistication. These roughly equate to KS1, KS2a and KS2b but can and should be used appropriately according to the child's ability.
- Problem solving combinations - ideas for problems involving combinations
- Using word problems - thoughts and guidance on using the following word problems based on questions for the Framework supplement of examples.
Word problem examples: Year 1, Year2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
- More word problems on MathsWeb
- More problem solving activities on MathsWeb: 'Wot No Worksheet', KS1 activities, KS2 activities
- Link to Y5/6 'bridging materials' which provide a variety of problems that can be adapted for school use
- Problem solving targets
- More problem solving ideas
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Last Updated:
24 March 2004
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