KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Word Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the total points Ken has scored and how many more points he needs to reach his target of 6000 points. It involves adding the points he has already scored and then subtracting from the target to find the remaining points needed. The tutorial also discusses the scoring methodology, including marks for correct answers and methods.

Ken starts with 4289 points and scores an additional 355 points. What is his total score now?

• 4644

• 5000

• 4600

• 4500

What is Ken's target score?

• 5000

• 6000

• 7000

• 5500

How many more points does Ken need to reach his target of 6000 points?

• 1200

• 1400

• 1300

• 1356

What is the first step in finding out how many more points Ken needs?

• Multiplying his current score by 2

• Adding 1000 to his current score

• Dividing his current score by 2

• Subtracting his current score from the target

What is emphasized as important in solving Ken's points problem?

• Only the correct answer

• Only the method used

• Both the correct answer and the method

• Neither the answer nor the method