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Open-Ended Maths Problem Solving Cards - Upper Primary
A set of 20 open-ended problem solving cards covering a range of mathematical concepts.
These open-ended problem solving cards will promote deep, thoughtful and creative responses from your students. More than one answer is acceptable; exploring possibilities is encouraged. The problems cover a range of mathematical concepts, such as number, space, measurement, chance and data.
Use these problem solving cards at the beginning of your lesson, as a group activity or as an enrichment task for early finishers.
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Rebecca Jeffrey · Jan 26th, 2020
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you very much!
Paul (Teach Starter) · Jan 27th, 2020
While I understand these are open ended questions and there are more than one possible answer, some examples of possible answers would be helpful please.
Amy · Oct 14th, 2019
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Thanks for your suggestion.
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Kristian · Oct 15th, 2019
Great questions! Is there a lesson plan with outcomes available please? Thanks.
Bassim Omar · Sep 16th, 2018
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Stephanie (Teach Starter) · Sep 17th, 2018
I would also like an answer sheet for these problems please.
Jasmin · Aug 6th, 2018
Hello Jasmin,
As these are open-ended questions, more than one answer is acceptable from the students, in fact, exploring all possibilities using deep, thoughtful and creative responses is encouraged. Due to this, an answer sheet is not possible.
If there is anything else I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kristian · Aug 8th, 2018
Are there answer sheets available for these problems cards?
Kylie · Apr 28th, 2017
Hello Kylie,
As these are open-ended questions, more than one answer is acceptable from the students, in fact, exploring all possibilities using deep, thoughtful and creative responses is encouraged. Due to this, an answer sheet is not possible.
If there is anything else I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kristian · Aug 8th, 2018