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'Excel at Problem Solving' is the fourth in the series of mathematics enrichment titles (see below) developed by the NRICH team and published by Cambridge University Press. These spreadsheet activities support problem solving across the secondary mathematics curriculum. The publication consists of a teachers' guide and CD-ROM containing an extensive collection of ready-made spreadsheets to support each activity and extend mathematical thinking. The teachers' guide details 23 problem-solving activities arranged in a trail progressing in difficulty. Each activity focuses on a specific skill or strategy that develops a particular aspect of problem solving. The full supporting notes and CD-ROM for teachers include useful questions, prompts and hints for students and possible outcomes for each activity.
Published by CUP and available on their website at http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521700436
'Generalising' is part of a series of mathematics enrichment titles developed by the NRICH team at Cambridge University. This Teacher's Guide details 15 problem solving activities arranged in a trail progressing in difficulty. Each activity focuses on a specific skill or strategy that develops a particular aspect of problem solving. Full supporting notes for teachers include clear links to the
curriculum, useful questions, prompts and hints for students and possible outcomes for each activity. Links to similar problems on the NRICH website are given and students are encouraged to post their solutions on the site. Structured approach to problem solving for top primary and lower secondary students. All activities linked to further similar problems available online on the NRICH website.
Full support for teachers including possible outcomes for each activity.