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NCFE Core Curriculum Qualifications in English and Maths

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NCFE English and Maths Sample Assessment Papers - Issue 1 November 2013

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This sample pack has been put together to introduce centres to the learning resources that support

the NCFE English and Maths qualifications. We have only included examples from one English unit

and one Maths unit here, but centres will receive full packs with one assessment and Mark Scheme

per unit for each level and skill when registering on the NCFE English and Maths qualifications.

Overview



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Section 2Unit: Constructing

sentences


Constructing sentences


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Time Allowed 1 hour

In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:

• Know how to punctuate correctly• Know how to use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge when constructing sentences• Be able to spell words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar

technical words

Candidate instructions:

• Read the questions carefully. • Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer.

At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.



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A1. Put a colon in the correct position in the following Joe needed to buy four items eggs, bacon, bread, beans.

1 mark

A2. Tick the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes. a. Annie put two children’s coats up for sale online. b. The Smiths daughter was a successful doctor. c. We visited the museums’ when we went to London. d. My brother in laws a builder.

1 mark

A3. Put commas in the right places in this sentence. When her bag was stolen Maria lost her glasses her purse and her phone.

2 marks

A4. Put the semi-colon in the correct position in this sentence. Anton likes to get up early in the morning and get started his flatmate is unable to do much work

before ten o’clock.

1 mark

A5. Tick the sentence that uses a colon correctly. a. Steve likes both: cats and dogs. b. The police checked his tyres: insurance and licence. c. The job required her to: be on time, look smart, be polite. d. A compass has four main directions: north, south, east, west.

1 mark

Section A: Know how to punctuate sentences correctly



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A6. Put the apostrophes where they are needed in the following sentences.

a. Its below freezing today. b. The dog lost its way home. c. Joe will carry your bags, theyre too heavy for you. d. The jigsaw had some of its bits missing.

2 marks

A7. Read this text and then add the 7 missing punctuation marks.

A lot of people were most concerned when they heard that there were plans to close some departments in the towns local hospital. The rumour is that the services in the accident and emergency department the neonatal unit and the intensive care unit will be severely reduced.

The mayor has launched a campaign to change this decision save the hospital and provide a service to the nearby villages.

He said “I am amazed at the timescale for the proposed changes the lack of time for consultation and the unavailability of NHS staff who are free for consultation. People will have problems if they have no transport the elderly will find it difficult to travel a long way for treatment.”

“Well have to move quickly if we are going to reverse the decision,” replied one of the doctors in the campaign team.

7 marks

Section A total: 15 marks



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B1. What is the main purpose of this sentence? There will be no trains running after 10pm tomorrow evening.

a. to argue b. to inform c. to persuade d. to instruct 1 mark

B2. What is the main purpose of this sentence? Always give way to traffic coming from the right at a roundabout.

a. to warn b. to advertise c. to persuade d. to instruct 1 mark

B3. What is the main purpose of this sentence? It is dangerous to take more than four of these tablets a day.

a. to argue b. to inform c. to warn d. to sell 1 mark

B4. What is the main purpose of this sentence? Don’t wait until your pipes burst, register with our plumbing service today.

a. to argue b. to inform c. to persuade d. to advertise 1 mark

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B5. What is the main purpose of this sentence? The toaster you sold me always burns the bread even when I adjust it.

a. to amuse b. to flatter c. to apologise d. to complain 1 mark

B6. What is the main purpose of this sentence? I really enjoyed the fantastic speech you gave at the awards ceremony.

a. to amuse b. to flatter c. to apologise d. to warn 1 mark

B7. Which one of these is most suitable for an email to a friend? a. Hi there Joe, was just wondering if you were free to come to the cinema tonight? b. Dear Mr Jones, I am delighted to invite you to the cinema this evening. c. Please find attached invitation to the cinema for your perusal. d. To Joe Jones: Meeting: 22nd May: 6.30: Croydon cinema.

1 mark

B8. What type of communication is this? Dear Sir, I would like you to send me some information about your holidays in Italy. I saw your advertisement in

the paper. I enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Yours faithfully, Ms B. Smith

a. a report b. a formal letter c. an informal letter d. a memo 1 mark



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B9. You forgot to send your friend a birthday card. Write a short note of apology.

1 mark

B10. Briefly describe what you think is the purpose of this text. The swinging sixties were out in force when students at the local secondary school performed their

version of the musical ‘Hairspray’. The cast had special vintage hair and makeup created for them.

1 mark

B11. Circle four words or phrases in this text which encourage people to try out the recipe. Why not make this truly delicious, pink, raspberry jelly that your family will absolutely love. It’s extremely

easy. Break up the jelly into a bowl and add boiling water. As an extra special treat you could add some juicy fresh raspberries to make it extra fruity and greatly enhance the flavour. Serve it with thick, fresh cream when cool. You could even sprinkle some flaky chocolate on top to make it even more attractive.

2 marks

B12. Rewrite the following letter below using three of the following words and phrases to enhance its message. considerable / very / please / however / a lot / enjoyable / sadly

Dear headmaster My daughter has been happy at your school. She has been crying in the mornings before school. This is

distressing for us and is causing me worry. Could you phone me to discuss what is wrong.

3 marks Section B total: 15 marks



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C1. Write the passive version of this sentence. The police questioned a man.

1 mark

C2. Write this sentence in the past tense. The athlete is running very fast and wins the race.

1 mark

C3. Underline the mistakes in this sentence. Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down.

1 mark

C4. Tick the correct sentence. A team of top doctors were helping the very sick child. A team of top doctors was helping the sick child.

1 mark

C5. Write the missing word in this sentence. Abdul had just started a new job and introduced to his new colleagues at the meeting.

1 mark

Section C: Be able to spell words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar technical words



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C6. Put the correct pronoun into this sentence. Maria has to go to the airport tomorrow. Can you give a lift? 1 marks

C7. Add the correct punctuation to the following paragraph. Born on May 27th 1975 Jamie Oliver grew up above his parents Essex pub where he helped in the

kitchens and experimented with his mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking. After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, He’s a millionaire has cooked dinner for the prime

minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants. His success is amazing.

4 marks

Section C total: 10 marks

End of assessment


Constructing sentences mark scheme


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Question

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

Answer

Colon needs to go after the word items.

a

Comma after stolen and after glasses.1 mark for each correct comma.

Colon after started

d

a in it’s and c in they’re - 1 mark for each correct apostrophe

apostrophe in town: town’s: 1 mark comma after emergency department:

1 mark: Comma after decision 1 mark, Colon or comma after said 1 mark:

comma after changes 1 mark, semi colon after transport; 1 mark Apostrophe

in well=We’ll 1 mark

Marks

1

1

2

1

1

2

7

15

10

Available marks

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Question

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

B8

B9

B10

B11

B12

Answer

b

d

c

c

d

b

a

b

Free text: Learner should use appropriate informal language to a friend, as note

form with an apology or similar.

Fre text: Explainging that the text could be a newspaper or magazine review of

a musical or similar.

The learner should select four words from the following list. Truly, delicious,

absolutely, extremely, juicy, extra special, fresh, fruity, extra. Half a mark for

each word.

The learner should rewrite the letter. They have been asked to put in

threeenhancing words or phrases.

Dear headmaster, My daughter has been very happy at your school. However,

she has been crying a lot in the mornings before school. This is very distressing

for us and is causing me considerable worry. Please could you phone me to

discuss what is wrong.

One mark for each appropriate and grammatically correct use of words given.

Marks

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

3

15

10

Available marks

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Question

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

Answer

A man was questioned by the police.

The athlete was running very fast and won the race. They need to identify both

verbs to get the mark.

Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down. They need to

identify both verbs to get the mark.

Second sentence

himself

her

There are four missing pieces of punctuation. They have been inserted into

the following text. Born on May 27th 1975, Jamie Oliver grew up above his

parent’s Essex pub where he helped in the kitchens and experimented with his

mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking.

After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, “”He’s a millionaire, has cooked

dinner for the prime minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants.

His success is amazing.””1 mark for the comma after 1975. 1 mark for the

apostrophe in parent’s. 1 mark for the comma after millionaire. 1 mark for

opening the inverted commas after said and closing them after amazing.

Marks

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

10

6

Available marks

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Section 8Unit: Working with

2D and 3D shapes

and space



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Time Allowed 1 hour

In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:

• Know how to use common 2D representations of 3D objects• Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines

Candidate instructions:

• Read the questions carefully. • Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct

answer.

At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.



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Section A: Know how to use common 2D representations of 3D shapes

A1.

How many faces does this solid cuboid shape have? a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 6 1 mark

A2.

The number of lines of symmetry for a regular pentagon is: a. 5 b.7 c. 8 d. 10 1 mark



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A3. The diagram shows a model made from 8 cubes.

Complete shading the squares to show the side view of the model.

1 mark



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A4. Complete the shading to make a net of a cuboid.

1 mark



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A5. The diagram is the net of a cube. The top side of the box is coloured in grey

Side 1

Side 2

Side 3 Side 4

Side 5

Which side will be at the bottom? a. Side 1 b. Side 2 c. Side 3 d. Side 4 e. Side 5 1 mark

A6. Complete the net to make a 2-D representation of a prism

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A7. Which of the following nets is not a 2-D representation of a cube?

A8. This is a net of a 3-D object.

The 3-D object is: a. a prism b. a triangular pyramid c. a rhombus 1 mark

1 mark

A B C

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The 3-D object is: a. a rhombus b. a cylinder c. a cone d. a sphere 1 mark


The 3-D object is a. a cylinder b. a sphere c. a prism d. a cone 1 mark



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A11. This map shows roads connecting a number of towns.

2km

2km

2km

1km

1.5km

2km

1km

2.5km

3km

4.5km

Z T

RS

P

X

V

Y

W

Which route from R to W is the shortest distance? a. R - Z - W b. R - S - P - X - Y - W c. R - V - T - Y - W 1 mark

A12. The diagram shows the plan of an apartment.

!

8m

2m

8m

16m

15.5m

7.5m

Room GL

W

The dimensions of Room G are:

W =

L =

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A13. The plan shows the details of the lawn and flower-beds in a rectangular walled garden.

63m

18.5m

23.5m

45m

length

LAWN

FLOWER BED FLOWER BED

FLOWER BEDFLOWER BED

What is the total length of all the flower beds? Answer m 1 mark

What is the total length of the route? Give your answer in kilometres. Answer m 1 mark

Section A total: 14 marks

A14. The plan of a common shows the route for walkers.

740m410m450m

340m

300m

590m1.2km

370m



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Section B: Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines

B1. Look at the set of lines below.

A

B

C

D 1 mark

B2. Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.

The number of pairs of parallel lines is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

B3. Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.

1 mark

The size of angle P is a. 105˚ b. 110˚ c. 115˚ d. 120˚

1 mark

65˚

P

Identify the lines that are parallel



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B4. Look at the set of lines below.

The size of angle W isa. 150b. 450c. 550d. 350

1 mark

45˚

W

B5. An irregular shape is being used for a design.

Draw two parallel lines in the diagram to divide the shape into two parallelograms and a right-angled triangle.

1 mark



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Calculate the area of the shape. m2

1 mark

15m10m 10m

14m

B7. Look at the irregular shape below.

Draw lines to divide the shape into a trapezium, a right-angled triangle and an equilateral triangle. 1 mark



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21m 15m

22m

34m

Calculate the area of the shape. m2

1 mark

B9. Scale drawing.

7.5cm

S

T

V

R

Scale 1 : 150

The actual length of RS isa. 20cmb. 300cmc. 750cmd. 1125cm

1 mark

B10. Scale drawing.

The actual perimeter length of this parallelogram isa. 2.2mb. 3.0mc. 3.52md. 4.4m

1 mark

3.2cm

5.6cm

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B11. Scale drawing.

The actual volume of this rectangular box isa. 480cm3

b. 2880cm3

c. 17,280cm3

d. 28,800cm3

1 mark

8cm

4cm

2.5cm

Scale 1 : 6

B12. Scale drawing.

Scale 1 : 20

3cm

3.5cm

The actual area of this right-angled triangle isa. 105cm2

b. 210cm2

c. 2100cm2

d. 4200cm2

1 mark

Section B total: 12 marks

End of assessment


Working with 2D and 3D shapes and space mark scheme

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Question

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

A8

A9

A10

A11

A12

A13

A14

Answer

d

a

c

b

b

d

c

W = 7.5, L = 6.5

84

4.4km

Marks

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

14

8

Available marks

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Question

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

B8

B9

B10

B11

B12

Answer

a & c

b

c

b

175

642

d

d

c

c

Marks

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

12

7

Available marks

Pass mark

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