Problem solving
'From the earliest stages of school, pupils will show some abilities in approaching mathematical situations which involve thinking out what you do. What changes with experience is the degree of sophistication with which problem solving and enquiry skills are used. At present there is insufficient evidence or practical experience to define progression precisely and a pragmatic approach is recommended. For this attainment outcome, a range of desirable process strategies is described, examples of suitable tasks are considered and likely broad trends in improvement are indicated.'
A great deal of the material contributed to this area of the site is produced courtesy of Professor Lindsay Logan, Department of Education, Dundee University.
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