KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Ratio, Proportion and Algebra: Formulas and Expressions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem involving shapes representing numbers. The instructor highlights common mistakes made by students and provides a detailed step-by-step solution to find the values of triangles and circles. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of reasoning and careful reading of the problem statement. The solution involves basic arithmetic operations and logical reasoning to arrive at the correct values for each shape.

What is the total value that the shapes must add up to in the problem?

• 32

• 64

• 100

• 96

How do you find the value of one triangle?

• Subtract 32 from 96

• Divide 96 by 3

• Multiply 32 by 3

• Divide 100 by 3

What mistake did students commonly make when calculating the circle's value?

• They used the wrong total value.

• They ignored the value of the triangles.

• They added instead of subtracting.

• They divided by the wrong number.

What is the value of one circle?

• 64

• 36

• 32

• 18

Why is it important to read the problem carefully in this reasoning paper?

• To avoid making calculation errors.

• To ensure you use the correct numbers.

• All of the above.

• To understand the total value of the shapes.