This section of the nzmaths website has problem-solving lessons that you can use in your maths programme. The lessons provide coverage of Levels 1 to 6 of The New Zealand Curriculum. The lessons are organised by level and curriculum strand.
Accompanying each lesson is a copymaster of the problem in English and in Māori.
Choose a problem that involves your students in applying current learning.
Remember that the context of most problems can be adapted to suit your students and your current class inquiry.
Customise the problems for your class.
The site also includes Problem Solving Information. This provides you with practical information about how to implement problem solving in your maths programme as well as some of the philosophical ideas behind problem solving. We also have a collection of problems and solutions for students to use independently.
Math Problem Solving Exercises For Students
- Single digit addition word problems. Addition with sums 50 or less. Adding 3 or more numbers.
- Free Problem Solving Assessments. Use the simple pretests in this assessment pack to learn how skilled your students are at solving problems and where to start them in the Daily Math Puzzler program.Even if you don’t use the Daily Math Puzzler program, you’ll gain valuable insights as to HOW your students attack word problems.
Problem Solving In Math
Math Problem Solving, Volume 8: 05/05/03 Number 1, Ryan's Class. Math Problem Solving, Volume 7: 03/19/02 Number 3, Easter Egg Hunt. 10/26/01 Number 2, Pumpkin Problems. 10/16/01 Number 1, Halloween Problems.