We have been working on problem solving in 1st and 2nd class. The children are split into pairs or small groups. The groups are comprised of children from both 1st and 2nd class who work together to solve each of the problems.

During problem solving, we follow the RUDE strategy.

Read the question

Underline the important information

Draw a picture to help us solve the problem

Estimate what our answer will be before solving it

Problems are much easier to solve when we work in teams, and the children really are working well in their teams.