Print materials

To get started, read the Module handbook.

Module handbook PDF* (Includes all guides and handouts)
Introductory session guide PDF DOC
Into the classroom: lesson plan PDF DOC
Follow-up session guide PDF DOC
Handout 1 Three structured problems PDF DOC
Handout 2 Three unstructured versions of the problems PDF DOC
Handout 3 Notes on the unstructured problems PDF DOC
Handout 4 Practical advice for teaching problem solving PDF DOC
Handout 5 Suggested further reading PDF DOC

PDF files can be read with Adobe Reader available free from www.adobe.com or the Preview application supplied with Mac OS.

DOC files can be edited with Microsoft Word, OpenOffice and many other word processors - but we recommend that you use the PDF files for reliability unless you wish to customise the documents.

All Videos

Discussing Sweet Box
Discussing Table Tennis
Follow-up session
Helen's lesson
Into the classroom
Introductory session
Judith's lesson
Michelle's lesson

Large versions of the problems (for projection)

Organising a table tennis league PDF DOC
Designing a box for 18 sweets PDF DOC
Calculating Body Mass Index PDF DOC

Run the software

Body Mass Index Calculator

This requires Flash Player 7 (or later) which is available free from www.adobe.com

Install the software on other computers

Each of the following contains all the computer-based problems for the five Professional Development modules.

Installer for Windows PCs (Installs everything to the 'Start' menu - no Flash Player needed)
Apple Mac version (OS X only, no Flash Player needed)
Run "offline" in a web browser (Any system with Flash Player 7 or later - copy the files to wherever you want them)

Notes

Please try out the software on the same computers which your students will be using well in advance of the lesson.