These are questions that will help your students deal with uncertainty, cope with challenge, and be persistent. And they’re questions that can be used by any learner – no matter their age or the mathematical content they’re tackling.
Tag Archives: problem solving
5 Strategies for Successful Problem Solving
Problem solving is tough for many students – yet can change the way they see maths. Here are 5 strategies for helping all students have success in problem solving.
How To Turn 1 Short Maths Problem Into An Entire Lesson
Wish you could spend less time finding good tasks to use for lessons? Here’s how you can turn one short maths problem into an entire lesson that will get your students thinking.
Why Symmetry Can Be A Game-changer For Your Students
Nestled away, in a room labelled Geometry, symmetry is often ticked off and forgotten. Yet, viewed differently, it becomes a game-changing concept that can powerfully change the way students see maths.
Bringing the Maths Proficiencies to Life
What does it mean to be a successful maths learner? Ask 100 teachers and you’ll get 100 different answers! But, across those answers, some fascinating themes will emerge. Here’s what 100 teachers (well, 91) had to say when I asked them this question. What do you notice about this word cloud? What catches your eye? …