
Cracking Word Problems in Mathematics: Practical Strategies to Build Problem-Solvers (with Gareth Metcalfe)
Date: Wednesday, 10th September, 2025
Time: 11:00 London | 14:00 Dubai
About Our Guest
Gareth Metcalfe is the creator of I See Maths and is known for his pioneering approaches to problem-solving and reasoning in the classroom.
Why Join This Webinar?
Word problems are one of the biggest hurdles in maths lessons. Too often, children struggle not because they can’t do the maths, but because they don’t know how to make sense of the problem.
In this live interview, Gareth Metcalfe will share his tried-and-tested approaches to help students read, visualise, and deconstruct word problems with confidence. You’ll come away with practical strategies you can use straight away, plus insights into why some approaches work better than others.
What You’ll Learn
- Simple routines to help children unpack tricky problems step by step
- How to build reasoning skills alongside fluency
- Ways to make problem-solving less daunting for all learners
- Ideas you can take straight into the classroom
About Gareth
Gareth Metcalfe is the founder of I See Maths, a leading platform for problem-solving and reasoning in maths education. His Deconstructing Word Problems resources are used by schools worldwide to transform how students engage with challenging tasks.
Hosted by ALTA Education
This webinar is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting schools with The Story of Maths, a complete curriculum designed to build coherence, confidence, and problem-solving expertise. We’re excited to announce that Gareth’s Deconstructing Word Problems resources will now be available as an exclusive bolt-on for Story of Maths subscribers.
✅ Reserve your place today and you’ll also get access to the webinar recording, even if you can’t join live.