P.R.O.B.L.E.M.

Content Name

P.R.O.B.L.E.M.

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

P.R.O.B.L.E.M. A.C.T. is an acronym to help children remember the 9 problem solving strategies they can use within mathematical problem solving.

Curricula

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics

  Topics:

  • Number - addition and subtraction
  • Number - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Number - Fractions (including decimals and percentages)
  • Number - number and place value

  Programmes of Study:

  • solve number problems and practical problems involving these ideas
  • solve number and practical problems that involve all of the above
  • solve number problems and practical problems that involve all of the above
  • solve number and practical problems that involve all of the above and with increasingly large positive numbers
  • solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • solve problems which require answers to be rounded to specified degrees of accuracy

• Country

  Northern Ireland

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2, Key Stage 1

  Years:

  P5, P6, P7, P4

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Processes in Mathematics

  Programmes of Study:

  • Approach problem-solving tasks in a variety of different ways.
  • Develop an array of problem-solving strategies, exploring possible ways to surmount difficulties.
  • Progressively take responsibility for choosing and employing the materials and mathematics required to complete tasks.

• Country

  Scotland

  Level:

  Second, First

  Years:

  P4, P5, P6, P7

  Subjects:

  • Numeracy and Maths

  Topics:

  • Information Handling
  • Number, Money and Measure

  Programmes of Study:

  • Having determined which calculations are needed, I can solve problems involving whole numbers using a range of methods, sharing my approaches and solutions with others.
  • I can share ideas with others to develop ways of estimating the answer to a calculation or problem, work out the actual answer, then check my solution by comparing it with the estimate.

• Country

  Wales

  Step:

  PS 3

  Years:

  Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Algebra uses symbol systems to express the structure of mathematical relationships.
  • The number system is used to represent and compare relationships between numbers and quantities.

  Programmes of Study:

  • I can model problems, using expressions and equations involving symbols or words to represent unknown values, adopting the conventions of algebra. I can use inverse operations to find unknown values in simple equations.
  • I can demonstrate an understanding of the idea of input, application of a rule (including inverse operations) and output, using a function machine or other appropriate methods, and I have applied this idea to solve problems.

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