St Paul’s Girls’ School 11+ Maths Area Question

St Paul’s Girls’ School 11+ Maths – Section B, Question 8 (Area Maze Style)

In this video, Singapore Maths Academy works through a challenging area-based geometry question taken from Section B, Question 8 of the St Paul’s Girls’ School 2017 entrance exam. Inspired by Japanese-style “Area Maze” puzzles, this question tests a student’s ability to deduce missing side lengths and total area without the use of algebra.

These types of visual logic problems have gained popularity thanks to puzzles like those discussed in The Guardian’s article on Area Mazes, where children are encouraged to think spatially rather than rely on formulas.

In the video, we guide students through visual strategies and spatial reasoning techniques that simplify complex-looking diagrams into logical deductions. Perfect for candidates preparing for St Paul’s Girls’ School 11+ exams, this question helps build the kind of intuitive thinking top independent schools expect.