Problem Solving
Problem-solving is the ability of students to make choices, interpret, formulate, model and investigate problem situations, select and use technological functions and communicate solutions effectively.
Inquiry based learning
Students enjoy a student centered, engaging approach to the discovery and exploration of this skill.
Cross curricular
Each lesson has cross curricular links as well as links to national objectives/standards allowing for seamless integration into your daily curriculum.
Multiple lessons
This skill comes with a fully stacked resource pack including detailed plans, flipcharts, resources, useful links and feedback tools.
Training
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What will children learn?
In these lessons students take on real life projects by finding solutions to driving questions. This collaborative learning experience students gain the opportunity to make real impact in the world around them whilst developing related skills such as empathy, communication, innovation and creativity. Students also learn techniques to solve problems such as simplifying, using prior knowledge, trying new approaches and collaborating.
Cross curricular links
Maths Link
KS2 – Numbers
solve number and practical problems that involve all of the above and with increasingly large positive numbers
Science
KS1 – gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
KS2 – gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions.
Free Growth Mindset Resource
Teaching resources that include:
- differentiated lesson plan with flip chart
- planned activities
- assembly flip chart
- display banner
- 21 Skills poster
“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.”
Albert Einstein
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