SSAT Upper Level Quantitative

A comprehensive course designed to help students excel in the quantitative section of the SSAT Upper Level exam.

Advanced Topics

Word Problems and Mathematical Reasoning

Tackling Word Problems

Word problems test your ability to apply math to real-life situations. They often require translating words into equations.

Reasoning Strategies

  • Identify what is being asked.
  • Write down given information.
  • Create an equation or diagram.
  • Solve step by step.

Applications

Word problems appear in shopping, travel, and planning events.

Examples

  • Figuring out how many slices of pizza each friend gets at a party.

  • Determining how long it will take to save up for a new bike.

In a Nutshell

Solving word problems sharpens your real-world problem-solving skills.