Boost problem solving skills and remind your students to use their strategies with our Word Problem Solving Strategy Posters.
Spend Some Time Focusing On Problem-Solving Strategies in Math
Developing strong problem-solving skills is necessary for student success, especially in mathematics. Guiding students through difficult maths problems requires more than just teaching them to count on their fingers—it involves equipping them with strategies that help them think critically and use their strategies to understand what is being asked of them in a word problem. By spending some time teaching problem-solving strategies, you can help your students build the skills they need to tackle any maths problem that comes their way.
Printable Problem-Solving Strategies Poster Pack
This resource download includes a set of 10 individual problem-solving strategy posters and a single poster featuring all 10 strategies at once. We have included both a full-colour and black-and-white option to help meet your individual classroom needs.
The 10 problem-solving strategies included in this poster set are:
- Guess and check
- Make a table or chart
- Draw a picture or diagram
- Act out the problem
- Find a pattern or use a rule
- Check for relevant or irrelevant information
- Find smaller parts of a large problem
- Make an organised list
- Solve a simpler problem
- Work backwards
Download and Print!
This resource is available as a printable PDF file as well as an editable Google Slides resource. Click the dropdown arrow to select the full-colour or black-and-white file you prefer.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter collaborator.
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