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How open ended can maths be?

Start to learn problem-solving strategies which will help not just in maths, but in all aspects of life.

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Maths: the most effective way

Just do a few additions and subtractions with 3-digit numbers to find out 'What the monkey said when it fell over'. (APESY DAISY! in case you were wondering.)

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Maths is irrelevant

There is a tendency among some adults to suggest that maths is irrelevant to their daily lives.  And yet of course we all know that to be a fully functioning adult, one needs to be able both to live within one’s means, and to evaluate this week’s “special offers.” But that is just the start…

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‘Doing maths’ always needs a purpose

How can we make use of children asking “Why?” Exploiting and answering the question can be a very powerful tool when it comes to teaching and learning maths.

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How do you approach a maths problem?

How can we show pupils that there can be many ways of solving a maths problem? They need to be able to identify a problem, and then how to solve it.

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Maths on the inside

“Why is this one cheaper?”  “Actually it isn’t!” According to a quick search on my computer today, the average level of interest on a credit card for any payments not cleared by the due date is around 25%. I’m sure many people with cards already know that, but I must admit it came as a shock to me.

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Maths Problem Solving, Year 6

Maths Problem Solving, Year 6 contains differentiated photocopiable activities to help Year 6 pupils learn to solve maths problems and develop mathematical fluency. The differentiated sheets make it ideal for use in a mixed-ability classroom. Look inside.

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Maths Problem Solving, Year 5

Maths Problem Solving, Year 5 contains differentiated photocopiable activities to help Year 5 pupils learn to solve maths problems and develop mathematical fluency. The differentiated sheets make it ideal for use in a mixed-ability classroom.

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Maths Problem Solving, Year 4

Maths Problem Solving, Year 4 contains differentiated photocopiable activities to help Year 4 pupils learn to solve maths problems and develop mathematical fluency. The differentiated sheets make it ideal for use in a mixed-ability classroom. Look inside. Scroll down to find out more and download ‘Try before you buy’ sample pages from the book.

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Maths Problem Solving, Year 2

Maths Problem Solving, Year 2 contains differentiated photocopiable activities to help Year 2 pupils learn to solve maths problems and develop mathematical fluency. The differentiated sheets make it ideal for use in a mixed-ability classroom. Look inside.

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