Year 4's guide to solving word problems.

Wondering how to solve a word problem?

Look no further!

Read our simple guide here.

Step 1: Build it (use counters to work out the answer).

Step 2: Draw it (record your thoughts in a diagram).

Step 3: Write it (write a sentence that has your answer in).

Step 4: Calculate it (write the calculation you used).

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The school’s Christian values of love, honesty and respect are well expressed through its caring atmosphere. This impacts positively on the strong sense of belonging and supporting relationships evident across the school.
SIAMs 2016
Pupils are interested in learning and attend school regularly. They feel safe and behave responsibly
Ofsted 2016
Teaching contributes well to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Ofsted 2016
Well established phonics teaching ensures pupils have a good grounding in the basic skills needed to write successfully.
Ofsted 2016
Relationships are strong and pupils’ good behaviour is reflected in a happy and caring atmosphere, with attendance that is well above the national average.
SIAMs 2016
Teachers and teaching assistants provide effective support for pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Ofsted 2016

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