This unit will teach students about the importance of the problem solving process. The resource follows four steps that will enable students to tackle problems in a structural and meaningful way. The strategy of working backwards is used to solve problems that include a number of linked factors or events, where some of the information has not been provided, usually at the beginning of the problem. To solve these problems it is usually necessary to start with the answer and work methodically backwards to fill in the missing information.

Four steps to Problem Solving:

1) Understanding the Problem

2) Strategy or Plan

3) Solving the Problem

4) Reflect

This unit contains:

• Teaching notes

• 3 Teaching examples

• 18 task cards

• 1 BLM