Problem Solving

A list of great problem solving activities to be used in secondary maths teaching which can be used to meet the needs of the new curriculum.

Problem Solving

 A selection of resources containing a wide range of open-ended tasks, practical tasks, investigations and real life problems, to support investigative work and problem solving in primary mathematics. 

Maths Problem Solving Videos

www.weneedmaths.com - A website to share problem-solving videos that relate Mathematics topics to real world problems. Great as classroom starters, plenaries, revision or homework, these videos have proven to engage students of all abilities and ages, and provide a purpose for learning Maths. 

Nrich Problem Solving

Nrich articles on PS 

Using Resources for Problem Solving

This list of resources is used in the course Using resources to develop problem solving skills MY203

Maths Workshops by The Problem Solving Company

The Problem Solving Company offers Maths workshops for both Primary and Secondary Schools throughout the UK. Our National Curriculum based workshops are a great way to improve the image of Maths in your school. Using large resources enables maximum participation for the groups and helps encourage communication and...

Secondary School Maths Workshops by The Problem Solving Company

If your Secondary School is looking to hold a maths enrichment day the The Problem Solving Company’s KS3 and KS4 maths activity days are a great way to involve either small numbers of students or whole year groups.For large number of students to participate for longer durations, we can provide an instructor for...

Solving Linear Equations

Students are expected to be able to solve linear equations in one variable in a variety of contexts, including subject-based problems, using algebraic methods. This resource list contains a variety of activities requiring students to solve simple equations, two-step equations and equations in which the variable...

NRICH 15 problems

15 problem solving activities from NRICH to support the development of student process skills. With supporting resources 

Graphical Solutions to Mathematical Problems

Students are required to use linear and quadratic graphs to estimate values of y for given values of x and vice versa. The most common area of use for this skill is when students are required to solve equations graphically. Students are also expected to be able to find approximate solutions of simultaneous equations...