Problem-solving practice 1 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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% of Foundation GCSE requiring problem-solving
% of Foundation GCSE requiring problem-solving
About half
Strategy to visualise a problem
Strategy to visualise a problem
Sketch a diagram
Strategy to understand the process
Strategy to understand the process
Try with smaller or easier numbers
Strategy for unknown values
Strategy for unknown values
Use or
If 20% green counters, % red and blue
If 20% green counters, % red and blue
80%
9 blue counters, red = blue. How many red?
9 blue counters, red = blue. How many red?
27
Cheapest trainers (£45/£60/£48 options)
Cheapest trainers (£45/£60/£48 options)
Sportcentre at £45
Calculating VAT at 20%
Calculating VAT at 20%
Find 20% of price and add it on
Exam tip for comparing multiple options
Exam tip for comparing multiple options
Divide answer space into columns
Alternative method for % problems
Alternative method for % problems
Find 1%, then multiply by 100