Problem-solving is often seen as a function of STEM subjects. However, problem-solving is simply applying knowledge and skills in an innovative way to improve or overcome an undesirable situation. Therefore, learning to think in a creative way is a critical part of problem-solving, and is developed throughout the approaches in this resource.

Select problem-solving question sets using the resource Writing as a problem-solving activity.

This is a guide to the graduated process of teaching writing, from exploring good examples through to independence. By adopting this approach, we can explicitly demonstrate and develop the solutions for common blocks to good writing.