Problem-solving and other topics.

Can you break the cat burglar's code? Which puppy weighs the most? Who's scored the highest in the dance competition? This programme presents eight dramatised maths problems for use on the interactive whiteboard. Each problem contextualises a different primary maths topic:-Using the 24-hou...

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Corporate Author: Available Light (Firm) (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: [London] : Teachers TV/UK Dept. of Education, 2008.
Series:Lesson starters ; 1.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Can you break the cat burglar's code? Which puppy weighs the most? Who's scored the highest in the dance competition? This programme presents eight dramatised maths problems for use on the interactive whiteboard. Each problem contextualises a different primary maths topic:-Using the 24-hour clock to get ready for aunt Anna's visit-Using area and perimeter to build a new animal pen-Using problem-solving to help the cat burglar work out the alarm code -Using multiples and problem-solving to send the scouts camping-Using ratio and proportion to decorate a room-Ordering decimals to rank puppies weights-Converting metres and centimetres to fit a new kitchen-Using percentages to decide the winner of a dance competition. Following each drama sequence, a problem screen highlights the maths involved. The most suitable year-group, in terms of difficulty, is suggested at the beginning of each problem.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012).
Physical Description:1 online resource (29 min.).