Yr 5 Naplan Preparation - Numeracy Insert school logo Yr 5 Naplan Preparation - Numeracy Students should have pencil and blank paper to answer the questions. Allow approximately 1 ½ minutes for students to answer each question before clicking onto the answer and hints. Powerpoint and questions are for the use of classroom teachers only. Facts, tips and hints for doing the Numeracy paper © LearningYou This powerpoint and questions are for the use of classroom teachers only.

Q 1. Read the question carefully. “Eeeekkk! I’ve forgotten something” Which of the following items is not permitted to be taken into the Numeracy test? A. An eraser B. A sharpener C. 2B or HB pencils D. A calculator “Eeeekkk! I’ve forgotten something” – let your supervising teacher know. Other items which students are not permitted to take into the test: :• books, including dictionaries • rulers • coloured pens or pencils • mechanical lead pencils • felt pens • highlighters • correction fluid • glue • reusable adhesive • mobile phones • calculators (other than for the Numeracy Calculator Allowed test) In this part of the test students should use the calculator they currently use at school or are most familiar with. The calculator should not be multifunction or internet accessible. Test administrators should check to ensure that information that might advantage a student has not been stored on the calculators. Ensure you have a reserve supply of calculators for students who do not have their own. © LearningYou

Q2. Answer all questions – During the numeracy test you are unsure of a word or instruction. You can… This is a test, you cannot talk to another student or look at their work. A. Ask another student B. Ask a teacher to read the question to you Of course…but the best answer is…. C. Just try your hardest D. Leave that question out Answer all questions – eliminate answers you know are wrong and then choose the answer that you think is most correct. Teachers should refer to the QCAA April 2017 Newsletter for clarification of what can be read to students. During the Numeracy tests you can ask a teacher to : • read any words, numbers or symbols embedded in the text © LearningYou

Cross out wrong answers Q 3. Cross out wrong answers Sometimes you can reject answers that you know are wrong. This is a multiple choice question – there is only ONE correct answer. Which is your favourite subject at school? English Mathematics You can only choose ONE answer. Science Art Shade the bubble neatly. “Ooooppps….I made a mistake” No problem, rub out your mistake and colour in the correct bubble. © LearningYou

Q 4. 19 “Ooooppps….I made a mistake” Don’t forget to use your blank paper to do any working out. This is a question where you need to work out the answer. 15 cm + 4 cm = 19 You don’t need to write the units – they are already printed on the test. Sometimes you can use the units as a hint to find the answer. cm Write your answer neatly in the box. “Ooooppps….I made a mistake” No problem, rub out your mistake and write the correct answer. © LearningYou

Q 5. Not true! Not true! Not true! The Numeracy tests have multiple choice questions and questions where you need to work out the answers. Which of the following is true? Not true! But the questions do get more difficult as you work through the test A. Multiple choice questions are easier than the questions where you need to work out the answer. Not true! Most questions require working out – that is what the blank piece of paper is for. You can ask for more paper if you need it. B. You immediately know the answer for a multiple choice question and can answer them quickly. Most questions require you to do some working - use your blank piece of paper. Not true! You can write on the test paper. Circle or underline important information in the questions. D. You are not allowed to write on the questions. © LearningYou

Q 6. Make Links: Year 5 Numeracy 50 minutes Link information from the question to the diagrams. Year 5 Numeracy Thursday 11th May 2017 50 minutes What is the question asking? Circle and link key information. Your teacher will track time in 10 minute intervals on the board – you should do approximately 8 questions every 10 minutes. There are 40 questions on the numeracy test. If your test starts at 9:00am about what time will it be when you are answering Question 18? (assuming you are answering the questions in order) The questions get harder as you work through the paper so you will need more time for the later questions. A. 9: 20 am Teachers: should write a time sequence with start and finish times including ten-minute intervals on the board. • provide students with general encouragement to continue. B. 9:25 am C. 9:40 am D. 9:50 am Make sure you answer every question. © LearningYou

Q 7. Draw a picture on your blank paper 2 choices… Gavin is 3 years older than Amy. Louise is 6 years older than Gavin. Which statement is true? You need to check each of the answers Now you have 2 choices… A. Amy is 9 years younger than Louise B. Amy is 9 years older than Louise Discard the answers you know are wrong. C. Amy is 17 years old D. Amy is 3 years younger than Louise © LearningYou

Q 8. Use a number line Cross out information that is not important. Name Kate Charlotte Elizabeth Diana George Age 15 10 9 18 11 Cross out information that is not important. Kate, Charlotte and Elizabeth all have blonde hair. Who is 8 years younger than the oldest child? Read the question carefully. What is it asking? A. Kate B. Charlotte C. Elizabeth D. Diana E. George oldest Kate 15 Diana 18 Elizabeth 9 Charlotte 10 George 11 8 years younger © LearningYou

Q 9. 75 Fairy Fun Party Package includes: Find the Steps Break the question into steps. Fairy Fun Party Package includes: 2 hours of fun games and prizes Party bag for every child Food and drinks Gift for the birthday child $5 per child Fairy Birthday Cake an additional charge of $25 You need to find the answer and write it in the box. This information isn’t important. If there is a unit Don’t write it in the answer box Use it as a hint for helping you find the answer Sandy is having a Fairy Fun Party. If there are 10 children at the party how much will it cost altogether? Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? Is it what you expected? 75 $ © LearningYou

Q 10. 4.50 Work backwards Act out in your mind what is happening. Read the question carefully. What is it asking? Nick buys a milkshake and 2 donuts. He pays with a $10 note and gets back $2.50 change. How much did the milkshake cost? 4.50 $ Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? Is it what you expected? © LearningYou

Q 11. See the Parts – look at the parts and the whole of the shape. Which shape will fit into the puzzle? Does the shape have the same number of parts? ….and its relationship to other parts. Focus on a part A. B. C. D. © LearningYou

Q 12. Use a grid or line Draw in a line or grid See the Parts look at the parts and their position in relation to each other What will the girl see when she looks in the mirror? A. B. C. D. Remember – you can write on the question. Keep the space around the answers clear – only shade the bubble or write in the answer box. © LearningYou

Q.10 12 6 Move in your mind – is it easier if you turn your page? Draw on the diagram Josh cut this shape into two equal pieces. How could Josh have cut the shape? A. B. The pieces must be EQUAL in size. How many squares in the whole shape? C. D. 12 Each piece must have 6 squares? 6 © LearningYou

Read all the information in the question and diagrams. Move in your mind Imagine walking on the map. Draw on the diagram It helps to draw all of the directions on the map. S E W N Read all the information in the question and diagrams. Carolyn is standing at the In which direction must she walk to return to the ship? Discard the answers you know are wrong. A. North West B. North East Do you find it easier to turn your page around? C. South West D. South East © LearningYou

Q 15. Make a list How many squares are in the shape? A. 9 B. 10 C. 14 D. 16 © LearningYou

Draw in what you can’t see. Q 16. Gold balls Coloured panels Draw on the diagram Draw in what you can’t see. Silver rods Kristy has made this object using magnetic coloured panels, silver rods and gold balls. How many silver rods did she need to make the object? Mark them off as you count them. A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9 © LearningYou

Q 17. Include missing information – you can write on the test paper Girls Boys Play Netball 12 5 Don’t Play Netball 3 15 Read the question carefully. What is it asking? What fraction of the girls don’t play netball? A. 3 12 B. 3 15 C. 3 18 D. 3 35 © LearningYou

Q 18. 12 500 Make Links: Cross out information that is not relevant Link information from the question to the diagrams The average weight of an African lion is 221 kilograms. How many metres can an African Lion move in 15 minutes? Cross out information that is not relevant Did you check that you used the correct unit? 12 500 metres © LearningYou

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