Weak Foundations in Maths - The Hidden Problem

Maths is like a chain. Each topic builds on the one before it. You learn addition and subtraction first. Then you use them to understand multiplication and division.

Later, you apply those skills to fractions, ratios, and more.

Maybe you are someone who struggles a lot with one of these topics.

Why This Happens

It's not your fault. There are many reasons why this could be you:

• Maybe you missed key lessons due to illness.
• Maybe you had a bad teacher.
• Maybe you lost interest at some point.

But the good news? It can all be fixed.

With the right guidance and small daily effort, you can strengthen any weak areas.

Quick Test: Where Does Your Knowledge Break Down?

Try these questions and see how you do:

1. Work out \( 349.76 + 28.2 \) (Adding with decimals)
2. Work out \( 623.98 - 187.914 \) (Subtracting with decimals)
3. Work out \( 0.14 \times 86 \) (Multiplying with decimals)
4. Work out \( 42.72 \div 0.12 \) (Dividing with decimals)
5. Find what \( \frac{4}{9} \) of 252 is (Fractions of an amount)
6. Work out \( -12 - (23 - 4) \times 2 \) (Negative numbers & BIDMAS)

If you struggled with any of these, now you know what to focus on.

Go and find more practice questions on that topic!

Answers below:

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• \( 377.96 \)
• \( 436.066 \)
• \( 12.04 \)
• \( 356 \)
• \( 112 \)
• \( -50 \)

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Stronger foundations make everything easier. Don't ignore the basics!

By Giuliano Grasso