Interview PrepYears 4–6Problem-Solving Discussion

Problem-solving discussion

Talk through a novel problem step by step, explaining reasoning and considering alternative approaches

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're telling a friend how to build a Lego castle. You talk about each step!

  2. 2

    When you talk about how to solve a problem, what are you doing?

  3. 3

    Let's solve this together: 'There are 8 biscuits. 3 are eaten. How many left?'

  4. 4

    Now you try! Use the bar model to show: 'There are 12 pencils. 5 are sharp. How many are not sharp?'

  5. 5

    What is the first step in solving a problem?

  6. 6

    Another one: 'A box has 15 eggs. 9 are used. How many are left?'

  7. 7

    If 15 − 9 = 6, what is the missing number?

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