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Problem solving is probably the single most important expert attribute that we expect all physical science graduates to master as part of their undergraduate training: solving problems lies at the heart of what it means to 'do' science.

A range of speakers including representation from the secondary sector will present their views and case studies of practices going on around the UK. the workshop is organised jointly by the IOP Higher Education Group (HEG) and the Physical Sciences Centre.

Attendees who are interested in contributing short case study presentations of current practices at their own institutions are invited to contact the organisers (Simon Bates, University of Edinburgh, s.p.bates@ed.ac.uk and Niels Walet, University of Manchester, niels.walet@manchester.ac.uk).

There is no registration fee for this meeting for those working in UK HE; lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Online booking is available (see below).

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Problem solving: solutions, strategies, successes - Tina Overton

The art of the problem solving and school mathematics - Tony Gardiner

How student views of their problem solving skills develop throughout their undergraduate degree (and beyond) - Simon Bates

What can cognitive science tell us about teaching problem solving? - David Sands

Developing problem solving skills at secondary school - Heather Earnshaw

Nurturing Creativity - the missing piece in the Problem-Solving jigsaw?: Experiences with students in Secondary and Higher Education - Kevin Byron