Verbal Reasoning
Letters as Numbers: Adding and Subtracting
Pupils swap each letter in a two-term sum for its number, add or subtract, and find the letter whose value is the answer.
Verbal ReasoningAge 8+40 minutes
What this topic covers
- Swap each letter in a sum for the number it stands for.
- Add or subtract the two numbers accurately.
- Turn the answer back into a letter by finding which letter has that value.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsLetters Stand for NumbersWorking Out the SumWriting the Answer as a Letter
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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