SSAT Elementary Level Quantitative

A foundational course that builds essential math skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Number Sense and Place ValueAddition and SubtractionMultiplication and Division Basics
Working with FractionsWord Problems and Logical ThinkingMeasurement and Geometry
Math in Everyday ShoppingMath at Home and in HobbiesMath in Nature and the World
Estimation and CheckingManaging Time During the TestReading Carefully and Following Directions
Number Sense and Pla...Addition and Subtrac...Multiplication and D...Working with Fractio...Word Problems and Lo...Measurement and Geom...Math in Everyday Sho...Math at Home and in ...Math in Nature and t...Estimation and Check...Managing Time During...Reading Carefully an...
Advanced Topics

Word Problems and Logical Thinking

Solving Word Problems

Word problems are stories where you use math to find the answer. They help you think logically and connect math to real life.

How to Tackle Word Problems

  • Read the problem carefully.
  • Find out what you know and what you need to find.
  • Decide which operation to use (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Show your work and check your answer.

Real-World Connection

Figuring out how many apples you need for everyone at a picnic or how much money you have left after buying a toy are all word problems!

Examples

  • Sam has 5 marbles. He buys 6 more. How many marbles does he have now?

  • If 3 friends want to share 12 cookies equally, how many cookies does each get?

In a Nutshell

Word problems help you use math to solve real-life puzzles.

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