Finding squares: worked example
22 October 2026
Understanding squares is a key part of 11+ maths. This example helps your child see exactly what it means to find the square of a number.
Worked example
What is 6 squared?
Step 1: 6 squared means 6 × 6.
Step 2: 6 × 6 = 36.
The correct answer is 36.
Now your child can spot when a question is asking for a number squared, and knows how to work it out. More practice questions like this are ready in the same section.
