Problem Solving Maths For Juniors: Book 1

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Written by Lynne Stephenson. Illustrated by Rod Jefferson. © Ready-Ed Publications - 1996.

Published by Ready-Ed Publications (1996) P.O. Box 276 Greenwood W.A. 6024 Email: info@readyed.com.au Website: www.readyed.com.au COPYRIGHT NOTICE Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.

However, this permission is not transferable and applies only to the purchasing individual or institution.

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Book 1 Contents Page ACTIVITIES

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Section 1 - Developing Logical Thinking

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Section 2 - Using Number Concepts To Develop Logical Reasoning An Insect Collection Surrounded By Numbers Shape Count Masked Numbers Matchstick Construction Mystery Number Balloons For Sale Dress Up The Scarecrow Tabby’s Food

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Which Dog Belongs To The Smiths?

Which Child is Going To The Circus Tomorrow?

Help Sam Find Harry’s House Luke’s Caterpillars A Running Race Sports Puzzle Time For Games Playing Cards

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Shapes In Shapes Triangles In Shapes Shape It Trying Triangles Build And Count More To Build And Count Folding Triangles Folding Rectangles

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Teachers’ Notes This Problem Solving Maths set represent a response to current syllabus trends and the considerable emphasis which is placed on the development of problem solving skills in primary school students.

Essentially activities are designed to interest and stimulate children in the 6 - 9 years age range.

They are presented as Blackline Masters which are able to be photocopied for use in the classroom.

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IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM SOLVING MATHS ACTIVITIES

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A variety of factors will be considered by a teacher when he/she plans a unit of work including, aspects such as the previous problem solving experience of the students, their level of ability and the resources available. The use of an appropriate teaching strategy is often an area of concern when undertaking to implement a different emphasis in a new syllabus.

The following considerations may assist:

* Time taken to solve the problem prior to presenting it to students often proves to be valuable.

It provides the opportunity ...

- to be fully aware of the requirements of the problem; - to attempt the solution using a variety of problem solving strategies; - to reduce the problem into stages with appropriate hints for students to use, rather than giving an answer; - to identify possible alternative solutions and their acceptability; - to evaluate the suitability of the activity to the particular class, group or individual.

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* Initially problem solving activities could be worked through step-by-step with the students. This provides a framework which individuals can use when required to work more independently.

Further, it may reduce the frustration at times encountered by mathematically able students or creative thinkers who experience difficulty with reading. During these initial sessions a teacher is able to demonstrate a plan or procedure such as the one below which students can follow, e.g.

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S Step 1 Read and discuss the problem.

S Step 2 Think about it.

S Step 3 Ask questions about it.

S Step 4 Try and use a strategy.

S Step 5 Check the answer.

Working through a number of problems in a structured, step-by-step approach allows students to become familiar with a range of problem solving strategies: - estimating - simplifying the problem - organising information into lists, table, etc.

- drawing pictures or diagrams - identifying patterns - predicting - thinking logically - evaluating the strategy used, the solution - checking results - working backwards

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For convenience the booklet has been divided into four sections. In each section a particular aspect of problem solving is in focus, although it is recognised that a great deal of overlap exists.

It is felt that more effective use would be gained by selection of activities from each section rather than working through the package in page number sequence.

Generally, within each section a number of similar activities have been provided in order that skills can be introduced and consolidated. Sections are headed by a brief summary of the skill being covered in the pages to follow.

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Section 1 Developing Logical Thinking The activities in this section encourage the ability to think clearly and to reason logically.

A number of activities require students to organise their information in table format, i.e. matrix logic problems.

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Procedure for Matrix Logic Problems

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1. Names are listed down the left side of the table.

2. Across the top of the grid the features are listed, e.g. position, colour, sport, etc.

3. The information is tabled by ticking the appropriate box.

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Once a box is ticked all other boxes across from, and above or below, the feature are crossed.

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N.B. Further information is entered as clues are used to solve the problem.

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In Table Logic Problems diagrams must show the correct seating around a table.

Students need to know that: * Partners always sit opposite each other. * People sit facing the table. (This is important when working out who sits to the left or right of a person.) * A person's first (given) name is written on the top line, surname on the bottom. * Answers may appear to be different from your solution. Make sure that each person has the correct partner and the correct person to the left and right. e.g.

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Which Dog Belongs To The Smiths?

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Colour the Smith’s dog brown and white.

Colour the other dogs in your favourite ‘dog colours’.

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Understanding and applying mathematics.

Which Child Is Going To The Circus Tomorrow?

Use the clues below to help you decide.

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Colour: The children who won’t go to the circus in red and blue.

The child who will go to the circus in brown and green.

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Shape and space: Properties of 2D shapes.

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Help Sam Find Harry's House

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On another piece of paper draw a house that you would like.

Make sure it has some square parts and some round parts.

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Luke’s Caterpillars

Understanding and applying mathematics.

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1. Which caterpillar did Luke find on the plant?

Use the clues.

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Luke has collected some different caterpillars from around his garden.

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Colour it green.

Put Luke's caterpillars in an aquarium.

Make it a home that caterpillars like.

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A Running Race

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Five children ran in a 50 metre race.

Joe was the first to cross the line.

Patrick came last.

If Sally was behind Sue and Ed was behind Sally, whocame second in the race?

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Sports’ Puzzle

Understanding and applying mathematics. Data handling.

Sally, Ricky, Erin, Toni and Paul each have a favourite sport.

No two children have the same favourite.

Which sport is the favourite of each child?

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4. Erin enjoys playing cricket.

5. Toni is not able to play rugby.

6. Paul really enjoys playing the sport that Toni is not able to play.

Complete the table (matrix).

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Time For Games

Problem Solving Maths Book 1 Understanding and applying mathematics.

Some children have finished their work.

Four of them decide to play a card game.

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Playing Cards

Problem Solving Maths Book 1 Understanding and applying mathematics.

Cameron and Ross are new children to the class.

They are the only twins in the room. Two girls ask the boys to play cards. The boys are keen to join in and make new friends.

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4. Cameron Yates keeps score because he has neat handwriting.

5. Ms Jones sits to the right of Ross.

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Section 2 Using Number Concepts To Develop Logical Reasoning

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This section places emphasis on the application of number and measurement skills in logical thinking activities.

Appearing on the top right corner of many of the worksheets is a calculator symbol indicating that a calculator is a useful aid in completing the activities on the page.

Students require a basic level of understanding and skills in the use of a calculator.

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Making sense of number problems. Data handling.

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An Insect Collection

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Surrounded By Numbers

Making sense of number problems. Reasoning about nos.

1. Add the number above the car to the number under the truck.

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5. In the boxes write the total of the numbers around each picture.

6. Colour the picture with the highest total around it.

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Masked Numbers

Making sense of number problems. Solving no. puzzles.

Calculate the ‘number values’ of the masks below.

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Problem Solving Maths Book 1 Making sense of number problems. Solving no. puzzles.

Matchstick Construction Chris and James enjoy making shapes using coloured matchsticks.

For extra fun they give the different colours a number -

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pink matchsticks are worth 1, yellow matchsticks are worth 2, blue matchsticks are worth 3, plain (not dyed) matchsticks are worth 4.

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Mystery Number

Problem Solving Maths Book 1 Making sense of number problems. Solving no. puzzles.

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* In the beginning play the game with Mystery Numbers less than 10 or less than 20. * Ask questions like: Is it greater than 5?

Is it an odd number? ... rather than guessing a specific number.

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In this game one person writes down a mystery number.

His or her partner tries to guess the mystery number.

The idea is to guess the mystery number with as few questions as possible.

Is your mystery number greater than ...?

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Bobo the clown is selling balloons.

The round balloons he is holding are worth 70c altogether.

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Balloons For Sale

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Problem Solving Maths Book 1 Making sense of number problems. Problems in 'real life'.

Dress Up The Scarecrow

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Farmer Jones spent $2.00 buying clothes to dress the scarecrow.

There are six different outfits he could have bought for $2.00.

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On Wednesday Tabby was unwell. Her food cost only 10c. What was Tabby given?

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How much pocket money did she have to start with?

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Section 3 Developing Visual Imagery

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This section of the book includes activities which develop skills of copying, distinguishing features, and changing or reconstructing diagrams or models.

Concrete activity is a vital component and should be encouraged as part of the problem solving process.

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Shapes In Shapes

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Look carefully at the shapes below.

Use different coloured pencils to outline each shape as you find it.

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Triangles in Shapes

Shape and space: properties of 2D shapes.

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Cut it out.

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Shape and space: properties of 2D shapes.

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Trying Triangles

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Build And Count

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Folding Triangles

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Folding Rectangles

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