Question keys for maths problems

question keys are a set of keys that each have a different challenge to encourage children to think about and solve problems independently. It is made up of 6 types of questions which are:

*The alternative: Find another way to solve the problem

• The variations: How many ways can you…?
• The question: If the answer is ___ What could the question be?
• The brainstorming: Make a list of ways to make ___
• The commonality: What do these have in common?
• The combination: combine these ____to make a new ____