Solving Problems

60-61 Making decisions

Choose and use appropriate operations (including multiplication and division) to solve word problems, and appropriate ways of calculating: mental, mental with jottings, pencil and paper. (p.61)

62-65 Reasoning about numbers or shapes

Solve mathematical problems or puzzles, recognise simple patterns and relationships, generalise and predict. Suggest extensions by asking 'What if...?' (p.63)	Addition pyramid, possible extension of rearranging numbers to create largest total(Use lower level)	PrimaryResources 'Bricks2'
Investigate a general statement about familiar numbers or shapes by finding examples that satisfy it. (p.65)
Explain how a problem was solved orally and, where appropriate, in writing. (p.65)

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

Solve word problems involving numbers in 'real life', money and measures, using one or more steps, including finding totals and giving change, and working out which coins to pay. Explain how the problem was solved. (p.67,69,71)
Recognise all coins and notes. Understand and use £.p notation (for example, know that £3.06 is £3 and 6p). (p.69)	Dragable coins using variety of back drops. Please note: no £2 coin and coins may appear dark on screen PrimaryResources 'Dragable Coins' Activity of varying levels making amounts of money using coinage PrimaryResources 'UK Coin Game'

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