Understanding Maths: Problem Solving (Series of 9): KS2, Years 3 - 6 - Softcover

Mills, Steve; Koll, Hilary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0721709745 ISBN 13: 9780721709741

Publisher: Schofield & Sims Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Problem Solving develops strategies for solving different mathematical problems: reading and deciphering the question, choosing appropriate operations, spotting patterns, systematic recording of information, and deciding on a solution. There are plenty of examples and practical activities - plus some fascinating facts along the way. The Problem Solving book includes: choosing number operations (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division), inverses and missing numbers, shape puzzles, word problems, money/measurement/time problems and remainders.

About this title

Synopsis

This book belongs to "Understanding Maths" a series of seven understanding workbooks designed for use at Key Stage 2. Each book focuses on a particular area of the Mathematical curriculum and the main focus in this book is Problem Solving. This book teaches children about the different steps in solving problems: read the problem, understand the problem and then decide what mathematics is needed to solve the problem. These three steps will help children to get a firm grasp on problem solving and build their confidence in tackling problems on their own.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schofield & Sims Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721709745
• ISBN 13: 9780721709741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28