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Problems '4' The Web (P4W)

P4W is for teachers and students of Grades 4-6:

  • to promote understanding of mathematical concepts and how to apply them,
  • by providing problems that are immediately useful in the classroom,
  • with comments and solutions for the teacher.

The problems reflect our beliefs that non-algorithmic problems enhance the development of worthwhile skills (e.g. number sense), and that problem solving, including communicating strategies and solutions to others, should be an integral part of any program.

Each problem includes 'Curriculum Areas' touched on, notes and solutions 'For the Teacher', and handouts 'For the Student'.

The Problem Archive

A brief description of each P4W can be found in the problem archive. Individual problems can be viewed by clicking on the desired title.

New problems are added to the problem archive periodically.

About Us

The material on this site is authored by Lorna Morrow (independent math consultant) and Bev Marshman (Applied Math, UW). You may be interested in our other materials: the Invitations to Mathematics series for Grades 4, 5, and 6 which is published by CEMC.