The Maths Tests

There are 3 papers for all pupils:• Mental Test - Out of 20• Test A (No calculators allowed) - Out of 40• Test B (Calculators allowed) - Out of 40

Some pupils will sit the Level 6 tests:• Paper A (No calculator allowed) – Out of 25• Paper B ( Calculator allowed) – Out of 25

The Maths Mental Test

• Wednesday 15th May 2013• A warm-up to the written tests• Approx. 20 minutes• 20 questions/marked out of 20• Covers all the strands with an emphasis

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Test A – No calculator allowed

• 45 minutes

• Tests pupils at Levels 3 to 5.

• Up to 25 questions and worth 40 marks.

• Covers all the strands in mathematics with number being more heavily weighted.

Test B – Calculator allowed

• 45 minutes

• Tests pupils at Levels 3 to 5.

• Up to 25 questions and worth 40 marks.

• Covers all the strands in mathematics with Number being more heavily weighted.

Calculator Requirements

Essential• Sensible size• % key• Square root keyBeneficial• Memory facility• Sign change keysBUT no scientific calculators please!

Typical errors on the calculator test

• Interpreting the calculator display in the context of money.

• Transcription errors from the calculator display to the page.

• Misplacing of the decimal point.

• The minus sign for negative numbers

• Keying in errors.

General Hints for Success

• Underline key words

• Ask for questions to be read to you

• Annotate diagrams

• Show all the steps to multi-step problems

• Ensure digits are legible – digit formation

• Never overwrite a wrong answer

The Facts

Learning Mat in the front of planners• Number bonds• Tables facts• Division facts• Fraction, decimal and percentage

equivalents• Names and properties of shapes• Measures

How You Can Help at Home

• Regular tables practice• Regular four rules calculation practice – caution please!• Revision/Practice resources• CGP booklets/Mathswatch CDs• Websites• BBC Bitesize• Maths for Real• Ensure homework is handed in on time• Keep in touch via the planner• School calculation booklet• Encourage your child to ask for a question to be read to

them if they do not understand.

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