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The MEI Problem Solving Guide

This guide has been produced by MEI for all teachers of GCSE and A level Mathematics to support them with the problem solving content of these qualifications.

The guide, the examples, and their solutions are provided below as separate documents.

The problems from these examples are also available as GCSE and A level presentations for projecting to your classes.

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    Mathematical Problem Solving - A guide for teachers

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    GCSE problem solving examples and solutions

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    AS/A level problem solving examples and solutions

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    GCSE problem solving example problems (presentation)

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    AS/A level problem solving example problems (presentation)

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