Children in Year 4 have been diving into an exciting new approach to solving mathematical word problems: RUCSAC. This strategy is designed to help children break down word problems into manageable steps, encouraging logical thinking and confidence in their maths skills.
What is RUCSAC?
RUCSAC is an acronym that guides children through a structured process:
R – Read the problem carefully.
U – Understand the problem and Underline the important information.
C – Choose the correct operation.
S – Solve the problem step by step.
A – Answer the question clearly - remembering units of measure
C – Check the work to ensure accuracy.
