Author(s): Booker; Bond

Tools for Teachers & Tutors

Problem solving in mathematics is a series of seven books that aims to develop problem-solving and mathematical thinking in primary students. The worksheets are specifically designed to be used as extension work to challenge higher-ability students. The series includes activities involving spatial visualisation and logical reasoning; establishing criteria; interpreting, analysing, organising and using information; strategic thinking; using patterns; identifying and using number understandings and reasonings; and proportional reasoning. Features include: *extensive background information about problem-solving skills *teachers pages to accompany each student page *a problem-solving objective for each group of student pages *materials list for each group of student pages *extensive background information for each student page *a list of possible difficulties that students may encounter *extension activities