This book presents a practical framework for the teaching of thinking skills and problem-solving with children across Key Stages 2 and 3. Using examples of topics from the National Curriculum, teachers are presented with classroom techniques and activities, which systematically develop these skills. While accommodating the needs of all learners, the book caters for the need to differentiate learning activities to extend the more able learners.

Included are suggested activities for developing thinking and problem-solving skills relating to the National Numeracy Curriculum, the National Literacy Strategy and the National Science Curriculum. The book also includes activities to support the development of thinking and problem-solving skills in information communication technology (ICT), models of successful practice, and photocopiable activities.

The skills and strategies suggested all derive from real classrooms and teachers and as such are practical and useful. There is clear guidance on adopting certain teaching techniques, lesson planning and organization.

This book will be useful for teachers and headteachers working at Key Stages 2 and 3, all SENCOs and Advisory Teachers.

Contents:

Notes on contributors
Acknowledgements
For Teachers, Parents and Students
Introduction
1. Don’t work Harder! Work Smarter!
2. Getting the Wheels Turning: Putting TASC into Action
3. Thinking through a Literacy Project
4. Mathematical Makeovers: Using Existing Mathematics Problems to Promote the Development of Thinking Skills
5. Using TASC to Foster the Development of Problem-solving and Thinking Skills in Science
6. Using ICT to Support the Development of Problem-solving and Thinking Skills
Bibliography and Useful Resources
Index