Exam PrepYears 5–6Mental Maths Speed

Multi-step word problems

Solve 2–3 step word problems requiring selecting and applying the correct operations; typical 11+ and SATs format

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you have a bag of 20 sweets. You eat 5, then your friend gives you 3 more. How many sweets do you have now?

  2. 2

    In the sweet problem, what's the FIRST thing you need to work out?

  3. 3

    Let's solve the sweet problem together!

  4. 4

    Solve this problem: There are 12 apples in a box. You take out 4 and put in 6 more. How many apples are in the box now?

  5. 5

    After taking out 4 apples from 12, how many are left?

  6. 6

    Now put in 6 more apples. How many apples are in the box now?

  7. 7

    What is the final answer to the apple problem?

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