Maths Problem Solving: Transport
Maths problem solving Series
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What’s inside...
Get kids engaged in maths with real life problem-solving. In each fully illustrated title maths topics are carefully explained in different scenarios. Children are then given problems to solve around the scenario. Topics covered include measurement (inches and centimetres, to litres and millilitres and units of time and days of the week), problems with numbers (by adding, subtracting, division and multiplication and using roman numerals), how to use fractions, decimal places and percentages, shapes (2-D and 3D) and statistics, such as tables, bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs. The level of maths progresses as you go through the book, building a sense of achievement. It includes tips and tricks to make maths problem-solving easy. Each book is framed around a high interest area, perfect for children aged 7-11.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-11
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What type of transportation did you find most interesting in the book and why?
How do you think math helps in planning a trip using different modes of transport?
Can you think of a time when you or someone else used math to solve a problem with transportation?
What other problems could be solved by using math in our daily lives?
If you could add another transportation method to the book, what would it be and how would math be used with it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the scenarios in the book to real-life situations to make the connection between math and everyday life clearer.
Ask open-ended questions to inspire deeper thinking and understanding of how math applies to various aspects of transportation.
Connect the reading experience to your child's personal experiences with transportation to make the discussion more relatable and engaging.
Praise your child's efforts to think critically about the problems presented in the book, reinforcing the value of persistence in problem-solving.
Discuss how the different transportation methods in the book impact people’s lives, promoting a broader perspective on the role of math in society.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through various scenarios involving different modes of transport, children learn to approach and solve mathematical problems creatively.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques in real life situations such as planning travel routes or managing time.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book encourages children to analyze situations and make logical decisions based on given mathematical data.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in decision-making processes, be it in choosing the shortest path while playing or dividing snacks equally among friends.
Example Lesson: Importance of Mathematics in everyday life
Explanation: Each story integrates math into practical transport scenarios, showing its relevance and necessity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize how mathematics is intertwined with daily activities, such as understanding bus schedules or measuring distances during family trips.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Some problems in the book require characters to work together to find solutions, emphasizing cooperative skills.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, applicable in school projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: Solving the mathematical problems in the book requires careful attention to the details of each scenario.
Real-World Application: This can help children in tasks that require precision and accuracy, such as following recipes or assembling toys.