Common exam question patterns
Multi-step word problems with clear context. Show working for method marks.
FSM exam style: word problems set in a clear context (workplace, home, transport, shopping). Each multi-step question demands identifying the operations needed and showing working.
Worked examples
Plan a journey: distances + speeds + departure time → arrival.
Stock a cupboard: prices + quantities + budget constraint → answer.
Compare two phone plans: monthly fee + per-minute → cheapest at given usage.
Frequently asked questions
Calculator on every paper?
No — usually one section without. Practise both.
Show working?
Always — method marks save you when arithmetic slips.