How to Solve the Tricky "Work Rate" Questions in the Selective Maths Test
It's Reasoning, Not Just Maths The section is called "Mathematical Reasoning" for a reason. They won't just ask "What is 12 × 12?" They will give you a word problem where you have to hunt for the maths hidden inside t...
Read article →When You Forget the Formula: The Power of "Guess and Check" in Maths
It's Not Cheating, It's Strategy In school, teachers often say, "Show your working, don't just guess." In the Selective Test, getting the right answer is all that matters. Sometimes, the algebra required to solve a qu...
Read article →The "Last Digit" Trick: Speed Maths Hacks for the Selective Test
The Time Crunch In the "Mathematical Reasoning" test, you have about 70 seconds per question. You do not have time to do long division for everything. You need shortcuts. Hack 1: The Last Digit Trick Question: 1234 ×...
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