Solving Problems

60-61 Making Decisions

Choose and use appropriate number operations and mental strategies to solve problems.(For examples, see pages 62-71.) (p.60)

62-65 Reasoning about numbers or shapes

Solve simple mathematical problems or puzzles; recognise and predict from simple patterns and relationships. Suggest extensions by asking 'What if?' or 'What could I try next?' (p.62)	From turquoise training sandwich box	Turquoise Box ‘Unit the Robot'
Investigate a general statement about familiar numbers or shapes by finding examples that satisfy it. (p.64)
Explain methods and reasoning orally. (p.64)

66-71 Problems involving 'real life', money or measures

Use mental strategies to solve simple problems set in 'real life', money or measurement contexts, using counting, addition, subtraction, doubling and halving, explaining methods and reasoning orally. (p.66,68,70)
Recognise coins of different values.Find totals and change from up to 20p.Work out how to pay an exact sum using smaller coins (p.68)	Dragable coins using variety of back drops. Please note: no £2 coin and coins may appear dark on screen Cards allowing random generation of coins. Varying screen layouts to allow movement of cards	PrimaryResources: Move Coins   Primary Resources Coin Cards

 

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