PD Videos: Problem solving
These videos show various ways that ideas relating to problem solving can be used in A level Mathematics/Further Mathematics lessons. Each video is approximately five minutes in length and demonstrates a different aspect of problem solving.
The videos were filmed at the Forest School in March 2017.
Questions for reflection:
- What features of the task used in the video encouraged student engagement?
- How would you ensure that all students are involved, not just a vocal minority?
- How could you adapt existing resources to develop students' questioning skills?
Related resources:
Questions for reflection:
- How do you achieve the right balance of supporting and challenging students?
- Should questions/hints be purely responsive to students’ needs, or can they be planned in advance?
- What skills do you want students to develop when you give them an unstructured problem?
Related resources:
Related resources from the FMSP resources archive:
Questions for reflection:
- How do you achieve the right balance of supporting and challenging students?
- Should questions/hints be purely responsive to students’ needs, or can they be planned in advance?
- What skills do you want students to develop when you give them an unstructured problem?
Related resources:
Lesson plan
Presentation MEI A level problem postcards
Questions for reflection:
- Which other areas of the syllabus lend themselves well to this sort of activity?
- How do you make sure that all students in a group benefit from the task?
- What questions would you ask students to consider after completing such a task, to ensure useful reflection?
Related resources:
Related resources from the FMSP resources archive:
Questions for reflection:
- How do you ensure that students develop a positive attitude towards problem solving?
- What are the advantages of exploring topics in a problem solving context?
- How should problems be structured to ensure that they are accessible to all students?