Solving maths problems

Challenges in applying reasoning and strategies to tackle unfamiliar or multi-step problems, often due to gaps in understanding or planning skills

  • Make sure I know the skills I need before solving a problem so that I am set up for success
  • Check if reading words is hard for me and help by using colour coding or reading out loud so that I can focus on the maths.
  • Teach me the steps to solve a problem, like reading the question, picking out important parts, working it out and checking, so that I know what to do.
  • Show me how new learning is linked to things I already know so that I can connect ideas.
  • Let me look at wrong answers as well as right ones so that I can spot mistakes.
  • Give me chances to use maths in real life, like paying for shopping, telling time or planning a trip, so that I can see why it matters.
  • Stick with one method until I’m good at it before showing me a new way so that I feel confident.
Resource Description Pricing Stage
Number Squares What is and how to use a Number Square? Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Number Concept boards How to Use Number Boards for Number Sense Instruction Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Number Lines and thinking mathematically Guidance on on using number lines. Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Number Line App The Number Line app is flexible learning tool Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16
Rekenrek What is a Rekenrek? Free Primary, Secondary, Post 16