Year 2 Maths Problem Solving: Shape and Measure Puzzles with Answers. Home Learning

Links to the objective: Make and describe, shapes, pictures and patterns using, for example, solid shapes, templates, pin-board and elastic bands, squared paper, a programmable robot… Relate solid shapes to pictures of them.

Use and begin to read the vocabulary related to length, mass and capacity.

12 Worksheets Sheets with Answers and example strategies to solve the problem.

The overall aim is to help pupils to apply in a variety of situations the mathematics they have already learnt.The programme seeks to achieve this by teaching the strategies that will enable pupils to approach a variety of problems in a more logical and systematic way. The more specific aims of the programme are to promote the following:
• willingness to attempt problems and to persevere;
• confidence in one’s ability to solve problems;
• awareness of problem-solving strategies;
• awareness of the value of approaching problems in a systematic manner;
• ability to select appropriate solution strategies;
• ability to apply solution strategies accurately;
• ability to monitor and evaluate one’s thinking whilst solving problems.

The problems included:
1: Towers
2.Goldfish
3. Bookshelf
4. Flags
5. Wellies

Taken from Problem Solving Years 1 &2