Super Sleuth 5th Class

TAKE THE PROBLEM OUT OF PROBLEM-SOLVING




Super Sleuth is a unique maths series that gives pupils and teachers strategies to effectively develop problem-solving skills. Designed to be used hand-in-hand with any core maths programme, it is the ideal problem-solving solution for your classroom.






Focuses on the ten main problem-solving strategies, developing problem-solving skills, encouraging higher order thinking and enabling pupils to take responsibility for their own learning





- Trial and improvement


- Working backwards


- Working systematically


- Logical reasoning


- Visualisation


- Patterns


- Make a table


- Act it out


- Make a model


- Simplify











Introduces the CLUES acronym, a teacher - and pupil-friendly framework developed uniquely for Super Sleuth to tackle the most common problem-solving difficulties experienced in Irish classrooms
Consolidates the learning of problem-solving skills through worked examples and a step-by-step approach
Places an emphasis on developing mathematical language and a positive attitude towards problem-solving





TEACHER'S DIGITAL RESOURCES







Teacher's digital resources for Super Sleuth are easily accessible on our digital resources platform www.gillexplore.ie:







* FREE teacher eBook


* Full set of answers


* Problem-solving framework posters


* `Maths Trails' questions for teachers to create personalised trails