Problem-solving practice 1 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Proportion of Foundation GCSE requiring problem-solving
Proportion of Foundation GCSE requiring problem-solving
About half
Problem-solving strategy: visualising the problem
Problem-solving strategy: visualising the problem
Sketch a diagram
Strategy: testing with simpler values first
Strategy: testing with simpler values first
Try problem with smaller or easier numbers
Essential step before starting calculations
Essential step before starting calculations
Plan your strategy
Strategy: recording relevant equations
Strategy: recording relevant equations
Write down formulae you might use
Variables for representing unknown values
Variables for representing unknown values
Use or
Rule for units in money problems
Rule for units in money problems
Choose pounds or pence - don't mix units
What problem-solving questions test (vs memorised procedures)
What problem-solving questions test (vs memorised procedures)
Deeper understanding
How to show working in complex multi-step problems
How to show working in complex multi-step problems
Use clear headings with your workings
Final checking step after solving
Final checking step after solving
Check answer makes sense in context