Using Word Problems to Solve Real World Problems

[Pages:20]Using Word Problems to Solve Real World Problems

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Key Messages for Problem-solving

Classroom climate and choice of task can enable all pupils to achieve success

Effective questioning and classroom discussion develops pupils' higher order thinking skills

Using a variety of strategies is essential for problem-solving

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Key Principles STEM Education Policy Statement 2017 - 2026, p9

STEM is about igniting learners' curiosity, so they participate in solving real world problems and make informed career choices.

STEM is interdisciplinary, enabling learners to build and apply knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop critical thinking skills within authentic contexts.

STEM education embodies creativity, art and design.

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How do our pupils currently experience problem solving in

Science and Maths?

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Classroom

HOTS

Climate

Success

Strategies

Knowledge is shared

Mistakes are valued

Struggle is productive

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The Animals' Sports Day

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Problem Solving Skills

? Trial and Improvement ? Working Systematically ? Pattern Spotting ? Working Backwards ? Reasoning Logically ? Visualising ? Conjecturing ? Generalising ? Proving

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Science Skills

? Questioning ? Observing ? Predicting ? Investigating ? Estimating &

Measuring ? Recording &

Communicating

Rainbow of Activities

Domino Square Inside 7 Squares Lots of Lollies What Was in the Box?

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