Understanding Maths: Problem Solving

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Problem Solving develops strategies for solving different mathematical reading and deciphering the question, choosing appropriate operations, spotting patterns, systematic recording of information, and deciding on a solution. There are plenty of examples and practical activities - plus some fascinating facts along the way. The Problem Solving book choosing number operations (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division), inverses and missing numbers, shape puzzles, word problems, money/measurement/time problems and remainders.