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Investigations, Challenges & Problem Solving

This section contains ideas and resources for mathematics investigations, challenges and problem solving activities.

Investigations, Challenges & Problem Solving Worksheets and Resources
Resource Name	Type	Resource Name	Type
Puzzles and Problems for more able pupils in Key Stage 1	DFES	Puzzles and Problems for more able pupils in Years 3 and 4.	DFES
Puzzles and Problems for more able pupils in Years 5 and 6	DFES	Puzzles and Problems Extensions and Solutions	DFES
30 Maths Investigation Starters	PDF	Number of the Day	PDF

Investigation, Challenges and Problem Solving Links

Puzzlemaths - Online maths games for Key Stage 2 from Channel 4.
Cumbria Grid for Learning: Maths Activity Packs - A range of investigative and problem solving maths activities for Key Stage 1 and 2.

Recommended Numeracy Books

Developing Numeracy: Solving Problems (Year 2)

Author: Hilary Koll, Steve Mills

Synopsis: A set of photocopiable activities designed for use in the daily maths lesson. Includes activities on making decisions; reasoning about numbers and shapes and problems; problems involving real life contexts and money, measures and the organising and using of data.

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Last updated: 3rd October 2006

Investigations, Challenges & Problem Solving

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