Below is a link to the problems we need to solve. Mr Marks will introduce new problems each week.
You will use any number of these Common Problem Solving Strategies.
Guess (this includes guess and check, guess and improve)
Act It Out (act it out and use equipment)
Draw (this includes drawing pictures and diagrams)
Make a List (this includes making a table)
Think (this includes using skills you know already)
There are Four-Stages of our Problem Solving Lessons.
Introduction;
Thinking Time;
Group Work;
Reporting Back.
PROBLEM SOLVING
This term we will be doing something a bit different during our maths lessons.
We will be working in small groups to solve problems using strategies we know and don't yet know.
You will have to work together and cooperate to solve these problems.
You will have to be a great listener and be open to others ideas.
You will have to be willing to share your ideas and be brave enough to have different ideas to others.