SSAT Upper Level: Quantitative

SSAT Upper Level

Numbers and OperationsAlgebraic Expressions and EquationsGeometry: Shapes and Measurement
Advanced Algebra: Inequalities and SystemsData Analysis and ProbabilityWord Problems and Mathematical Reasoning
Budgeting and Money MathMeasuring and BuildingUnderstanding Sports Stats
Time Management on the TestElimination and EstimationChecking Your Work
Numbers and Operatio...Algebraic Expression...Geometry: Shapes and...Advanced Algebra: In...Data Analysis and Pr...Word Problems and Ma...Budgeting and Money ...Measuring and Buildi...Understanding Sports...Time Management on t...Elimination and Esti...Checking Your Work
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.

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Budgeting and Money Math