Word Problems

Deconstruct English paragraphs into solvable mathematical expressions.

What you'll learn

Core 11+ exam skills

Extracting Data

Develop foundational techniques logically.

Choosing Operations

Apply mathematical rules to varying scenarios.

Multi-Step Problems

Learn to track calculations dynamically.

Checking Realistic Limits

Verify accuracy and solve efficiently.

The mechanics of Word Problems

Highlighting

Underline key numbers and crucial vocabulary.

Translation

Words like "altogether" mean Add, "difference" means Subtract.

Multi-Step

Problems that require 2 or 3 calculations to arrive at the end.

Verification

Does the final answer logically make physical sense?

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"Product" means multiply. "Quotient" means divide. "Sum" means add.

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Ignore irrelevant filler information deliberately placed to distract you.

➕

Break down long questions into a sequence of smaller sub-questions.

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Always include units (£, cm, kg) in your final answer.

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