GCSE Mathematics for AQA Higher Problem-solving Book

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications.

Tabitha Steel (Author), Coral Thomas (Author), Mark Dawes (Author), Steven Watson (Author)

9781107450073, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 June 2015

230 pages
27.5 x 21.9 x 1 cm, 0.59 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Mathematics Higher tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Problem-solving Book contains a variety of questions for students to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills within the context of the new GCSE curriculum. Suitable for all Higher tier students, this resource will stretch the more able and provide support to those who need it. Questions with worked solutions will help students develop the reasoning, interpreting, estimating and communication skills required to help them effectively solve problems. Encouraging progression by promoting higher-level thinking, our Problem-solving Books will help prepare students for further study.

Introduction
Problem-solving strategies: 1. Draw a diagram
2. I can't do that, but I can do this
3. Adding lines
4. Solve a simpler problem
5. Make changes to the problem
6. Do you recognise the problem?
7. What is a sensible answer?
8. It depends how you look at it
9. Work systematically
10. If you don't know what to do, do something
Worked solutions: 1. Draw a diagram
2. I can't do that, but I can do this
3. Adding lines
4. Solve a simpler problem
5. Make changes to the problem
6. Do you recognise the problem?
7. What is a sensible answer?
8. It depends how you look at it
9. Work systematically
10. If you don't know what to do, do something.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM]