Problem Solved

This sample of the Badger series on maths problem solving and investigative practice is in line with the Key Stage Three Strategy and Framework approach. This sample includes problems involving percentages and shape & space. Problem Solved involves students in their maths with plenty of interactive work, and...

Problem solving approach

This STEM Learning resource collection aims to support STEM Ambassadors to highlight the top 10 employability skills to young people, with examples of activities and discussions to support young people to develop these skills in either school, college or other settings.  This resource focuses on problem...

Routeway: Solving Constructional Problems

Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources examine how the properties of rocks and local geological features need to be considered when constructing roads. Students investigate the properties of different building materials before looking at the influence of geology on route planning,...

The Problem-Solving Pack

This pack of worksheets, produced by the Spode Group, is designed to give students experience in problem solving during the early years of secondary school, and was written in response to publications encouraging the teaching mathematics through problem solving, investigations and discussion.The pack contains twelve...

Teamwork - Solving Problems and Improving Quality

The Science with Technology Teamwork unit, from the Association for Science Education and the Design and Technology Association, introduces students to skills to solve problems and improve quality. It was developed in collaboration with experts in the Rover Group. This unit was part of the Toolkit produced by the...

Solving Real Problems with CSE Mathematics

Solving Real Problems with CSE Mathematics, produced by the Spode Group, is a volume of case studies used to give students experience and confidence in using mathematics in a practical context.A variety of mathematical topics are used in the case studies to show the the diversity of problem situations for which a...

Solving problems with circles and triangles

This lesson develops the concept of using geometric properties to solve problems. In particular students develop their ability in:Solving problems by determining the lengths of the sides in right triangles using trigonometryFinding the measurements of shapes by decomposing complex shapes into simpler onesA diagram...

Solving Real Problems with Mathematics Volume 1

Volume one of two publications produced by the Spode Group with the aim of providing a useful set of examples that are convincing applications of mathematics and applications which can be taught in schools.This volume contains case studies with three distinct components: problem statement, teaching notes and possible...

Solving Real Problems with Mathematics Volume 2

Volume two of two publications produced by the Spode Group with the aim of providing a useful set of examples that are convincing applications of mathematics and applications which can be taught in schools.This volume contains case studies with three distinct components: problem statement, teaching notes and possible...

Computer Help in Mathematical Problem Solving

This booklet, from the Mathematics Centre at the University of Chichester, explores how the microcomputer can be a valuable tool when engaged in investigating a situation that leads to such laborious arithmetic that the 'sums' spoil the activity, especially in the organisation of data and the start of a search for a...