KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculation Problem: - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve a math problem where two numbers add up to minus four. The teacher provides multiple examples, such as minus 10 plus 6 and minus 1 plus minus 3, to demonstrate different solutions. The tutorial also covers how each solution is scored, with marks awarded for correctly identifying the numbers that sum to minus four.

What is the result when you add a number to another number to get minus four?

• Minus four

• Zero

• Four

• Minus two

Which of the following pairs of numbers add up to minus four?

• Minus 10 and 6

• Minus 5 and 5

• Minus 8 and 4

• Minus 2 and 2

If you choose minus one as the first number, what should be the second number to get minus four?

• Minus three

• Minus five

• Minus two

• Minus six

How many marks are awarded for correctly identifying the first part of the solution?

• Two marks

• Three marks

• One mark

• Four marks

What is the total number of marks available for correctly identifying both parts of the solution?

• One mark

• Four marks

• Three marks

• Two marks