Scotland · Second Level · typically P5–P7

Problem Solving Enquiry

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What to know

Key learning

  • Understand the problem first.
  • Try suitable representations or calculations.
  • Explain and justify a solution.
  • Check with another method.
For home support

How to practise

Prioritise accuracy, reasoning and evidence over repetitive volume.

Show one worked example, explain each step, then change one part and try again.

Official curriculum source

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