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

The video tutorial guides students through solving a math problem involving the cost of nuts. Olivia buys three packets of nuts and pays with a £2.00 coin. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate her change and then determine the cost of one packet of nuts. It emphasizes the importance of showing the method and using a grid to align numbers correctly. The tutorial covers subtraction and division, highlighting the need for accuracy and speed in solving simple math problems.

What is the first step in determining the cost of one packet of nuts?

• Multiply the total cost by 3.

• Calculate the total change received.

• Add the change to the total cost.

• Divide the total cost by 3.

How do you convert £2.00 to pence for calculation purposes?

• By dividing by 100

• By dividing by 10

• By multiplying by 100

• By multiplying by 10

What is the total cost of the 3 packets of nuts in pence?

• 105 pence

• 35 pence

• 200 pence

• 95 pence

How do you find the cost of one packet of nuts?

• Add the change to the total cost

• Subtract the change from the total cost

• Divide the total cost by 3

• Multiply the total cost by 3

Why is it important to know your times tables according to the video?

• To solve subtraction problems

• To impress the teacher

• To avoid using a calculator

• To write answers quickly and correctly