Maths Problem Solving for Higher Achieving Students

Part of the series Problem Solving.

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An extension and enrichment program for upper primary and lower secondary students, providing teachers with a range of problem-solving tasks that can be used with mathematically elite or highly able students.

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Features:

• Each activity has a clear aim together with a full list of the resources required.
• Fully worked solutions are provided for all tasks, with hints where necessary.

Section 1: Extension class lessons with differentiated activities at three levels:

• A selection of 12 problems written to a theme with an introductory lesson for all students followed by an application task, an extension task for higher achieving students, then a second extension task for an extra challenge.
• Each lesson is supported by interactive whiteboard files on an enclosed CD.

Section 2: Open-ended tasks:

• 12 open-ended problem-solving tasks, with solutions, based on a variety of themes requiring students to work in a more independent manner, and to apply the skills developed in Section 1.

Section 3: Mathematics reading and comprehension tasks:

• 6 worded questions, with solutions, based on a variety of themes. The questions are similar to reading comprehension problems, with each requiring a mathematical component to complete the task.