Speaker 1: I want to returf this path and I need to know how many rolls of turf I need.
Speaker 2: Well first, if we work out the area of the path and then we can measure how big a roll of turf is, and see how many that we need.
Speaker 1: When it comes to problem solving, it's good to talk to someone and break it down with the logical steps.
Speaker 3: When we have a large problem, what we'll do is we'll get a brainstorming meeting where we'll get feedback from each colleague and see whether it is working.
When we received a big enquiry for big event, we'll first thing we have to sort will be the staff rota.
One way we can, we'll do is write on the name of the staff in the [Indistinct] and move the [Indistinct] staff like this who is working early shift and late shift.
Post it notes help me to identify who is working each shift, and it's easy to swap it around.
Having lots of strategies give you different options to resolve the problem.
Problem solving strategies help you know what to do when you're stuck.
Quick tips for tutors
Problem solving includes:
- Guidance on problem-solving strategy
- Solving problems with one, two or three stages of calculations
- Solving problems that involve using different operations
- Solving problems in a range of contexts
- Estimating answers to calculations
Downloadable Factsheets
Entry 1 & 2 - Problem solving words
An introduction to problem solving words.
Entry 1 & 2 - Words in sums
An introduction to words in sums.
Entry 3 - Problem solving method
How to solve maths problems more easily by following a method.
Entry 3 - Problem solving stages
How to solve maths problems more easily, with an example giving step-by-step procedures.
Level 1 - Solving single stage problems 1
How to solve maths problems that require one calculation only, with an example giving step-by-step procedures.
Level 1 - Solving single stage problems 2
How to solve maths problems that require one calculation only, with an example giving step-by-step procedures.
Downloadable Worksheets
Entry 1 & 2 - Solving problems
An activity in choosing which problem solving skill to use.
Entry 3 - Solving problems 2
Exercise in solving word problems about money in stages.
Entry 3 - Choosing the right option: Add, subtract, multiply or divide
Exercise in identifying what mathematical operation should be used to solve a series of problems.
Entry 3 - Solving problems key words
Exercise in identifying important words used in problem solving.
Entry 3 - Putting solutions in order
Exercise in matching solution problems to solution statements in the correct sequence.
Entry 3 - Checking solution to problems
Exercise in checking solutions to word problems using a different method of calculation to reach the same answer.
Level 1 - Division problems
Exercise in problem solving using division.
Level 1 - Problem solving with division
Exercise in working out problems using division.
Level 1 - Calculating cost 1
Exercise in solving money problems using multiplication.
Level 1 - Calculating cost 2
Exercise in solving money problems using multiplication.
Level 1 - Problem solving with addition and subtraction: money 1
Exercise in solving money problems using addition and subtraction.
Level 1 - Problem solving with addition and subtraction: money 2
Exercise in solving money problems using addition and subtraction.
Level 1 - Multiplication problems
Exercise in solving problems using multiplication.
Level 1 - Problem solving: distances
Exercise in solving distance problems using multiplication and division.
Level 1 - Problem solving with addition and subtraction: Time
Exercise in solving problems about time using addition and subtraction.
Level 1 - Problem solving with addition and subtraction
Exercise in working out problems using addition and subtraction.
Level 1 - Problem solving with division: Money
Exercise in solving money problems using division.
Level 1 - Problem solving with multiplication
Exercise in working out problems using multiplication.
Level 1 - Problem solving: Swimming events
Exercise in solving problems about swimming using multiplication and division.
