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Speed Up Your 11+ Maths: Estimation Techniques
Hey, everyone! If you’re getting ready for your 11+ exams or helping your child prepare, you’ll want every trick in the book to make the most of your time during the test. Today, let’s dig deep into a typical 11+…
09/08/2025
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How to start maths word problems
How to Start Maths Word Problems Mathematics is a universal language that can be found in everything we do, from calculating expenses to measuring ingredients for a recipe. One of the best ways to introduce kids to the practical application…
Merchant Taylors’ Bouncing Ball Question
In this blog post, we’ll dive into the final question of the Merchant Taylors’ School specimen paper. This problem involves calculating the number of bounces a ball will make before its height reduces to less than 25% of its original…
Merchant Taylors’ #01 Challenging Average Question
If you were stomped by a challenging question in the Merchant Taylors’ past exam paper (Q31c) on averages, then we have the perfect solution for you! Solving mathematical problems often requires not just understanding the concepts but also applying them…
Bar Modelling in Fraction
Unravelling the Magic of Bar Modelling in Fraction Problems Hello, everyone! I’m Mohi from Singapore Maths Academy, and today, I’m thrilled to dive into the fascinating world of bar modelling, a tool that has transformed ways of teaching complex mathematical…
Challenging Tiffins School 11+ Maths Question
I’m diving into a Tiffins School 11+ Maths puzzle that’s been stirring up curiosity and a bit of confusion amongst parents, tutors, and students preparing for the 11+ Tiffins school examination. A special shoutout to Chipo for bringing this intriguing…
Solving A CSSE Area and Perimeter Question (CSSE Maths 2015)
Hey everyone! In this quick, CSSE Area and Perimeter video, we’ll be taking a look at a question from the 2015 CSSE paper to help out one of our students. We thought it would be great to share this on…
Solving Tricky 11+ Maths Questions: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hi everyone, in this article we look at Solving Tricky 11+ Maths Questions! Today, we’re going to be looking at a maths question that a lot of children found quite tricky. But don’t worry, we’ll go through it step-by-step and…
Can you crack this 11 Plus Area and Perimeter question?
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the Singapore Maths Academy! Today, we’re going to tackle another challenging question that one of our parents has sent through. I thought it would be beneficial for more than one family to have a…
Our Most Popular 11+ Maths Courses
As a Maths consultant and trainer, may I entice you to some of the fantastic 11+ maths courses we’ve created at Singapore Maths Academy – (www.SingaporeMathsAcademy.co.uk). We’ve helped many students get into some of the most competitive Grammar and Independent schools in England and…