In the real world, mathematics is used to reason, plan and solve problems. But for many people, problem solving remains difficult and a mystery. The Targeting Maths Problem Solving series unravels the mystery by teaching the key strategies needed to discover the solutions.
The maths problem-solving strategies explored in this book are:
- Understand and draw the problem
- Identify the steps and choose an operation
- Make a model and use Guess, Check and Improve
- Spot and use patterns
- Make an organised list and work systematically
- Draw a picture or diagram
- Work backwards and try a simpler case
- Draw a table
Answers are at the back of the book.
