Meet the challenge. Solving maths word problems requires students to infer details and extract facts rather than follow through the computation. The problems in this series invite them to apply mathematical strategies learnt in class. As well as sharpening their basic maths skills, they heighten children’s awareness of how we regularly encounter and solve such problems in the real world. They can also provide opportunities for building vital skills in higher-order thinking, critical problem-solving, and reasoning.
Ages: 8-14 years
Jude Callaghan is a freelance educational consultant with over 40 years of experience in the education sector. Throughout her distinguished career, she has shown an enduring commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and learning through the design and delivery of innovative, engaging programmes, particularly in the field of mathematics. Jude brings a wealth of professional expertise and creative insight to the Essential Resources writing team for mathematics.
Suzi is an enthusiastic principal of a Catholic school in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has international teaching experience and has had the pleasure of teaching in a multi-cultural environment. With over 20 years of teaching, Suzi has developed a wealth of ideas and resources to best help children with their learning.