Description
When a familiar problem-sum type becomes harder
Your child recognises the idea, but a more advanced version leaves them stuck. Instead of treating it as an entirely new puzzle, use a guide to discuss what has changed and how to approach it.
A reference for more advanced problem sums
- 11 problem-sum types with more advanced levels: give you areas to revisit.
- Working steps and explanations: provide a reference when helping at home.
- A compact Volume 2 guide: can stay nearby during revision.
Use it together, one step at a time
Choose the type your child needs, compare it with what they already understand and follow the working steps together. Ask them to explain why the method applies. If the basics need attention, review the difference between Volumes 1 and 2 below.
Here is our 2nd volume for – “Problem Sums Guide for Parents“.
Why do we create this?
There are so many math books out there.
So what makes this different?
An answer alone may not explain the thinking. This guide gives you a reference for discussing the approach with your child.
Finding an answer and understanding how to explain the approach are different tasks. A shared reference can help children and parents discuss the thinking behind the solution.
As a result, they just solve the questions as individual questions. Then, they move on to the next one, treating it as a new question again.
This old method of solving is too slow.
The good news is there is a faster and more effective way.
The wording of a question can change while the underlying concept remains familiar. Practise recognising the concept and explaining why an approach applies.
So we specially designed this book just for our children and parents.
This guide gives children and parents a shared reference for discussing the approach and practising with understanding.
Here are the 11 Types of Problem Sums with more Advanced levels covered in this guide
1. Make a whole unit (2 and 3 identities)
2. Repeated Identity (Type 1 and 2)
3. Equal Concept (Type 1, 2 and 3)
4. Equal Concept (Type 4 – 3 Identities)
5. Equal Fraction Concept (Type 1 and 2)
6. Remainder Concept (Type 2)
7. Same Difference (Type 3)
8. Units and Parts (Type 2 and 3)
9. Guess and Check (Type 2 – Grouping)
10. 2 Ifs (Type 2 and 3)
11. Working Backwards
How can you get hold of this book?
If you know your child can start benefiting by learning math in a smarter way, you can order this math resource book from us.
All you need to do now is click on the “Add to Cart” button below.
Give harder questions a clearer starting point
Explore the types and sample information. If your child is ready for the more advanced approaches, keep Volume 2 beside you for revision.
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