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Nicola Roy & Danielle Kate Wroe

The head-scratching maths exam question that 92% of parents can't work out

For those of us who weren't great at maths in school, the mere sight of a difficult equation can send our heads into a spin.

Even people who fared slightly better in class is likely to have forgotten some of the teachings, so when they're presented with an exam question, it's difficult to remember how to solve it.

The recent exam season may have meant your children were asking for help with revision. But a recent study has shown that a lot of parents don't have the skills required to assist their youngsters with maths practice.

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