This book helps sharpen maths skills for students in the upper primary years, appealing to students' interest in team sports and events. Each page invites learners to try a high-interest, visually appealing maths exercise built around sport situations. The activities may be used to introduce new skills, reinforce an existing skill or assess a student's ability.
The book includes:
- Skills Checklist for Problem Solving
- 38 Skills Exercises
- Problem Solving Strategies
- Glossary
- Problem Solving Skills Test & Answer Key
The skills exercises include the following:
- Information Needed for Problem Solving
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- Too Little Information
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- Word Problems
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- Choose the Correct Equation
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- Write Equations to Solve Problems
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- Solve Problems Using a Chart
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- Solve Problems Using a Graph
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- Solve Problems Using an Illustration
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- Multi-Step Problems
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- Solve Problems With Measurements
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- Fractions and Mixed Numerals
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- Solve Problems With Decimals
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- Solve Problems With Statistics
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- Missing Numbers in Problems
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- Solve Problems With Money
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- Choose Correct Operation
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- Use Formulas to Solve Problems
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- Solve Problems With Logic
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- Find More Than One Solution
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- Choose a Problem Solving Strategy
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- Explain Problem Solutions
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- Determine Accuracy of Solutions
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