Problem Solving - eduClass

Problem Solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. It is a mathematical process to be found in the Strand of Mathematical Processes along with Logic and Reasoning, and Communication. Problem Solving is the side of mathematics that enables us to use the skills in a wide variety of situations.

TASK	NUMBER	TASK	NUMBER
PSN 01	Number factors	PSN 09	Joke's on you
PSN 02	Five in a row	PSN 10	Sixteen square
PSN 03	Triple digit dare	PSN 11	Pitfall
PSN 04	Joining four	PSN 12	Bombs away
PSN 05	Doubles bingo	PSN 13	Clockwise
PSN 06	Cat n Mice	PSN 14	Magic square
PSN 07	Backwards forwards	PSN 15	Fifteen
PSN 08	Greedy

TASK	PRACTICAL
PSP 01	Build the blocks
PSP 02	Prison problem
PSP 03	Trolls & Gnomes
PSP 04	All but one
PSP 05	King Arthur
PSP06	Bird bath
PSP 07	Day & night

STRATEGY	ANSWERS
1. Act it out	ANS. act it out
2. Draw a picture	ANS. draw a picture
3. Guess and check	ANS. guess and check
4. Look for a pattern	ANS. look for a pattern
5. Make a list	ANS. make a list
6. Working backwards	ANS. working backwards
7. Choose own strategy	ANS. choose own strategy