Support your pupils with a consistent, structured approach to solving maths problems using this FREE Chen Checker - a clear and pupil-friendly self-checker built around the Read, Think, Solve, Check strategy.
Each step helps children break down word problems, plan their method, and check their answers with growing independence, making it perfect for test prep, reasoning lessons, and meta-cognitive thinking.
What’s Included:
- File containing three identical Chen Checker strips
Steps include:
Read: Read the question carefully. Underline key words and numbers.
Think: What are you being asked? Is it one-step or two-step? Plan your approach.
Solve: Work it out clearly. Jot and calculate. Show all your working.
Check: Does your answer make sense? Reread the question. Does it fit?
How to Use:
- Pupils keep a Chen Checker on their desk during problem solving
- Use regularly to build independent reasoning habits
- Print, cut and laminate for table sets or use as part of a maths toolkit
Why it works:
- Reinforces structured thinking
- Encourages visible, consistent working out
- Reduces careless errors by prompting self-checking
- Aligns with key stage 2 reasoning and test expectations
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