Super Sleuth for 4th Class is a unique maths book that gives pupils and teachers strategies to effectively develop problem-solving skills.
The ideal problem-solving solution
Super Sleuth for 4th Class is a unique maths book that gives pupils and teachers strategies to effectively develop problem-solving skills. Designed to be used hand-in-hand with any core maths programme, it is the ideal problem-solving solution for your classroom. It includes:
- Pupils' books from 1st to 6th Class
- FREE digital resources
- FREE teacher eBook
- Answers to all problems
- Downloadable problem-solving framework posters
Problem-solving strategies
Problem-solving requires pupils to understand and explore a problem, find a strategy, use the strategy to solve the problem and look back and reflect on the solution. Super Sleuth for 4th Class focuses on the process of problem-solving and development of the ten main problem-solving strategies. The series has regular built-in revision units, which consolidate problem-solving skills.
The Super Sleuth approach
Collaborative learning
Super Sleuth for 4th Class facilitates collaborative learning through whole-class, pair and group work activities.
Dedicated strategy units
This book dedicates five units to specific strategy and pupils are encouraged to utilise and apply the strategies where relevant.
Differentiation
Differentiation is catered for in each unit through the use of bronze, silver and gold medals that indicate the level of difficulty. This provides an entry point for every pupil, as well as opportunities for high-achievers to be challenged.
CLUES
CLUES is a teacher- and pupil-friendly framework developed uniquely for Super Sleuth to tackle the most common problem-solving difficulties experienced in the classroom.
- Circle the number and keywords
- Link with operation needed ( + or - )
- Use a strategy
- Estimate and calculate
- Summarise how you got your answer