Embed Mathematical Problem-Solving and Reasoning. The Problem-Solving Strategies and Skills Maths Cards provide a wide variety of motivating and high-interest problem-solving activities. There are three boxes of each level for year 5 comprising:. 30 Number and Algebra cards, plus answers. 30 Measurement and Geometry cards, plus answers. 30 Statistics and Chance cards, plus answers. Each box also includes a problem-solving process card, and a problem-solving strategies card, to guide and provide support to children as they progress through each stage and box set. The front of each card has a mathematics word problem for pupils to solve and the reverse of each card has an extension activity for more able pupils. The problems involve one or several steps, require the use of a variety of strategies and skills and are supported by colourful artwork. The features of the Problem-Solving boxes include:. Excellent resources to support problem-solving, an essential component of the maths curriculum;. Varied, real-life and challenging problems;. Activities that enable pupils to practise maths concepts taught in class through problems. The Problem-solving cards also provide lots of opportunities for reflective teaching and focus on pupil thinking in problem-solving. Year 5 Number and Algebra. The inter-relationship between time and distance is progressed at this level, along with the introduction of percentages. An increased use of narrative to stimulate the analysis and interpretation of the problems and scenarios by pupils is incorporated. The cards support the use of process to develop solutions and outcomes. By following the threads of algebraic thinking in these cards, we can ensure that pupils' mathematical experiences follow a continuous progression. Year 5 Measurement and Geometry. An enhanced use of the information learned in the previous levels is introduced to create more complex and challenging problems. This progression in complexity includes the requirement to solve the overall problem through firstly deriving one solution to support completion of the overall task. Increased use of spatial awareness scenarios and development of geometrical language are introduced to the problem-solving process and outcomes. Year 5 Statistics and Chance. Visual data and information is displayed in more complex formats, including further use of keys to incorporate multiple sources and in varied formats that require to be studied and interpreted. Mathematical learning from the areas of number, algebra and geometry are introduced alongside the statistics and chance analysis to bring together the overall mathematical process and use of skills. The continued use of real-life/business life applications to the problems both retain an interest level as well as support and stimulate the opportunity for debate and discussion around the topics to encourage the formation and expression of opinion by pupils.
