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Reading the question and choosing the operation

Reading the question and choosing the operation

Flowchart of the steps for solving calculation word problems: underline numbers and units, make units match, choose the operation, then give the answer with the correct unit

Calculation problems are word questions where you must decide which operation fits the story. Clues such as total, change, each, groups, left over, and enough help you choose between add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Calculation Problems Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Maths
  3. /Calculation Problems

Step-by-step lessons on CCEA GCSE Maths Calculation Problems. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.