Introducing the Maths Toolbox

Below is a presentation that introduces that 12 concepts of the maths problem solving toolkit.  These tools are essential for students to become effective maths problem solvers.

Be sure to download the A3 and A4 posters associated with this also to put up around your classroom.  This resource is suitable for students of all ages and should be touched upon at least twice per year.

If you cant view slideshare at your school feel free to downlaod the PowerPoint here.  Hope you enjoy it and be sure to leave some feedback if you have any further suggestions.

Introducing the maths toolbox

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The Maths Problem Solving Toolbox - Every Teacher Should Have it

We have been using a resource known at my school as the maths toolbox to show students strategies to deal with unknown and difficult math problems for a number of years.  There are 12 in all and in the next few days I will be adding a presentation explaining how and when to use each of these.

I have just put together some posters for you to download in an A3 and A4 format that I would strongly recommend sticking in your classroom and your students workbooks to quickly refer to when unsure of how to attack a difficult problem.

These concepts can be pitched at any age and are a must have for all teachers to add to their own tool kit.  I'd love to hear of any other great resources that you have to share also.