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Following Instructions 4

In 11 Plus reasoning, following instructions carefully is vital. Pupils must read every step, stay focused, and complete tasks exactly as written to succeed.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some puzzles hide funny twists like telling you to ignore all the other instructions after you have already completed them.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, this skill checks how well pupils pay attention to detail. Careful reading helps avoid mistakes and ensures tasks are carried out correctly.

  • Detail: Small but important parts of the instructions that must be noticed.
  • Focus: Giving full attention to the task without distraction.
  • Accuracy: Completing a task exactly as required without errors.
Why is following instructions tested in 11 Plus exams?

It is tested because it shows whether pupils can stay focused, read carefully, and apply directions exactly — skills that matter in school and later life.

What mistakes do pupils often make with instructions?

Common mistakes include rushing, skipping key words, or assuming they know what to do without fully reading each step in the question.

How can pupils improve at following instructions?

They can improve by practising slowly, underlining important words, re-reading directions, and checking answers before moving on.

Example:
Multiply the first figure by the sum of the last two:
8, 5, 4

Answer:
The sum of the last two digits is 9 (5 + 4 = 9). The answer is 9 x 8 = 72
1 .
Subtract the first figure from the second, then multiply your answer by the third:
26, 45, 3
-57
57
58
59
The second figure minus the first is 19 (45 - 26 = 19). The answer is 19 x 3 = 57
2 .
Add the last figure to the product of the first two:
11, 2, 43
65
56
74
47
The product of the first two figures is 22 (11 x 2 = 22). The answer is 22 + 43 = 65
3 .
Add the first figure to the quotient of the last two (the middle figure is the dividend and the last is the divisor):
78, 56, 4
87
90
91
92
The quotient of the last two figures is 14, if 56 is the dividend and 4 the divisor (56 ÷ 4 = 14). The answer is 78 + 14 = 92
4 .
Subtract the first figure from the product of the last two:
100, 7, 19
-74
74
44
33
The product of the last two figures is 133 (7 x 19 = 133). The answer is 133 - 100 = 33
5 .
Subtract the first figure from the quotient of the last two (the last figure is the dividend and the middle one is the divisor):
16, 3, 60
-4
4
17
-17
The quotient of the last two figures is 20, if 60 is the dividend and 3 the divisor (60 ÷ 3 = 20). The answer is 20 - 16 = 4
6 .
Multiply the second figure by the sum of the first and last:
9, 8, 6
120
432
126
102
The sum of the first and last figures is 15 (9 + 6 = 15). The answer is 15 x 8 = 120
7 .
Multiply the first figure by the sum of the last two:
21, 3, 7
168
441
210
70
The sum of the last two digits is 10 (3 + 7 = 10). The answer is 10 x 21 = 210
8 .
Add the first figure to the product of the last two:
48, 3, 15
66
103
96
93
The product of the last two digits is 45 (3 x 15 = 45). The answer is 45 + 48 = 93
9 .
Subtract the third figure from the quotient of the first two (the first figure is the dividend and the second is the divisor):
144, 6, 13
15
11
14
12
The quotient of the first two figures is 24, if 144 is the dividend and 6 the divisor (144 ÷ 6 = 24). The answer is 24 - 13 = 11
10 .
Multiply the last figure by the sum of the first two:
8, 17, 8
272
144
200
288
The sum of the first two figures is 25 (8 + 17 = 25). The answer is 25 x 8 = 200
Author:  Stephen O'Hara and Ian Miles

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