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KS3 Problem Solving & Reasoning Programme

Help your child move beyond calculations and become a confident, logical problem solver in maths.

35 Hours

Total Hours

Year 7-9

Target Age

1:1

Lessons

4

Phases

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FIND THE RIGHT FIT

We've got your child's learning goals covered

Whether your child needs a confidence boost, structured support, or a bridge to fluency — this programme is built for them.

🟣 KS3 Problem Solving & Reasoning Programme – 35 Hours

🧠 Build Strong Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills

Help your child move beyond calculations and become a confident, logical problem solver in maths.

🧠 Who This Is For

Perfect for students aged 11–14 (Year 7–9) who:

  • Can do calculations but struggle with word problems

  • Find multi-step questions difficult

  • Get stuck and don’t know how to start

  • Lack confidence explaining answers

  • Want to perform at a higher level

🔥 What Makes This Different

This is not more maths practice.

This is a thinking-focused programme designed to:

  • Develop problem-solving strategies

  • Build logical reasoning skills

  • Improve confidence in tackling complex questions

🚀 What Your Child Will Achieve

By the end of the programme, your child will:

  • Understand how to approach different types of maths problems

  • Solve multi-step questions with confidence

  • Apply strategies effectively

  • Explain answers clearly and logically

  • Develop strong reasoning skills

  • Perform better in school

📚 How the Programme Works

A structured 35-hour pathway covering:

  • Understanding and interpreting problems

  • Problem-solving strategies

  • Multi-step reasoning

  • Explaining and justifying answers

👨‍🏫 Teaching Approach

  • 1:1 personalised lessons

  • Step-by-step structured thinking

  • Guided practice with feedback

  • Focus on reasoning, not just answers

  • Interactive learning using KS3 resources

🔵 Phase 1: Understanding Problems

(Lessons 1–9)Learn how to read, interpret, and estimate answers from different types of questions.

🔵 Phase 2: Problem-Solving Strategies

(Lessons 10–20)Develop clear strategies to tackle multi-step problems and data-based questions.

🔴 Phase 3: Advanced Reasoning

(Lessons 21–30)Apply skills to more complex, GCSE-style reasoning problems across topics.

🔥 Phase 4: Mastery

(Lessons 31–35)Build confidence with mixed exam-style questions and timed problem-solving.

🎯 Start With a Free Assessment

Find out your child’s level and how this programme can support their progress.

👉 Book Your Free Assessment Today

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