Problem Solving Activities

Apply the number operations to single digit numbers.

Use a problem solving strategy to identify all the possible outcomes.

Apply number operations in combination to single digit numbers.

Work systematically to find the possible outcomes.

Use calculators to explore multiples of numbers to a 1000

Identify number patterns in multiples.

Devise and use problem solving strategies

Use the properties of multiplication (factors) to solve problems

Devise and use problem solving strategies (be systematic, guess and improve)

Subtract using decimals

Find ½ of a decimal number

Devise and use problem solving strategies (act it out, draw a picture, guess and improve, make a table)

Work systematically to find all the possible combinations

Explain face, place and total value of numbers

Solve 3-digit subtraction problems

Devise and use problem solving strategies (guess and check, think logically)

Add a series of two digit numbers

Double numbers

Systematically keep track of their calculations to compare numbers.

Find fractions of whole numbers

Devise and use problem-solving strategies (draw a picture, guess and check)

Recall addition facts

Know the idea of, and be able to construct, magic squares.