PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS: STATISTICS AND CHANCE BOX 1

Problem Solving Strategies and Skills Maths Cards
Embed Mathematical Problem-Solving and Reasoning.  Â  The Problem-Solving
Strategies and Skills Maths Cards provide a wide variety of motivating andÂ
high-interest problem-solving activities. Â  There are three boxes for each
class level, 1st to 6th Class,comprising:
* 30 Number and Algebra cards, plus answers
* 30 Measurement and Geometry cards, plus answers
* 30 Statistics and Chance cards, plus answers   The front of each card has
a mathematics word problem for pupils to solve and the reverse of each card has
an extension activity for more able pupils. The problems involve one or several
steps, require the use of a variety of strategies and skills and are supported
by colourful artwork. Â  The features of the Problem-Solving boxes include:
* Excellent resources to support problem-solving, an essential component of
the maths curriculum;
* Varied, real-life and challenging problems;
* Activities that enable pupils to practise maths concepts taught in class
through problems; and
* Extension problems on the reverse of each card to stretch the
problem-solving skills of more able pupils.