Yr 7 & 9 Naplan Preparation - Numeracy Facts, tips and hints for doing the Numeracy paper Insert school logo © LearningYou

Q 1. Which of the following items is not permitted to be taken into the Calculator Numeracy test? A. A calculator B. A phone to use as a calculator C. An eraser D. A sharpener E. 2B or HB pencils The calculator should not be multifunction or internet accessible. Read the question carefully. “Eeeekkk! I’ve forgotten some equipment” – let your supervising teacher know. © LearningYou

Q2. A. Ask another student B. Ask a teacher to read the question to you C. Just try your hardest D. Leave that question out During the numeracy test you are unsure of a word or instruction. You can… During the Numeracy tests you can ask a teacher to : read any word within a question (including numbers written as words), but they must not read the numbers or symbols. For example, ‘ten’ may be read but ‘10’ may not be read. Leave no question unanswered – eliminate answers you know are wrong, make an educated guess and mark the question number so that you can come back to it if you have time. This is a test, you cannot talk to another student or look at their work Of course…but the best answer is…. © LearningYou

Q 3. The Numeracy tests have multiple choice questions and constructed response questions. Which of the following is true? A. Multiple choice questions are easier than constructed response questions. B. You immediately know the answer for a multiple choice question and can answer them quickly. C.Most questions require you to do some working - use your blank piece of paper. D. You are not allowed to write on the questions. Not true! But the questions do get more difficult as you work through the test. 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. Not true! You can write on the test paper. Circle or underline important information in the questions. Put a “?” beside questions you are not sure of so you can come back to them if you have time. In constructed response questions there is an answer box © LearningYou

Q 4. There are 32 questions on each of your numeracy tests. If your Non-Calculator test begins at 10:45am at approximately what time would you be answering Question 24 (assuming you are answering the questions in numeric order)? A. 11am B. 11:05am C. 11:15am D. 11:20am The questions get harder as you work through the paper so you will need more time for the later questions. Your teacher will track time in 10 minute intervals on the board – you should do approximately 8 questions every 10 minutes. It is up to you whether you do the questions in numeric order or if you attempt the harder questions first – just make sure you answer every question. What is the question asking? Circle and link key information. Make Links: Link information from the question to the diagrams © LearningYou

Q 5. Gavin is 3 years older than Amy. Louise is 6 years older than Gavin. Which statement is true? A. Amy is 9 years younger than Louise B. Amy is 9 years older than Louise C. Amy is 17 years old D. Amy is 3 years younger than Louise You need to check each of the answers Discard the answers you know are ridiculous. Draw a picture on your blank paper Now you have 2 choices… © LearningYou

Q 6. How much do you save by purchasing the Quake Combo rather than the individual items? $ 1.50 This is a constructed response question – you need to find the answer and write it in the box. If there is a unit Don’t write it in the answer box Use it as a hint for helping you find the answer Break the question into steps. Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? Is it what you expected? © LearningYou

Q 7. A. ($75 + n) x $12.95B. $12.95 x n + $75C. ($ $75) x nD. $12.95 x $75 x n 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 $12.95 per child Fairy Hostess an additional charge of $75 Which expression shows how many dollars it will cost to have a party with a fairy hostess and n guests? Test a Case: In some questions you can use the answers to help you. In this question you could test each of the answers using an easy number (eg 10) © LearningYou

Q 8. Which shape will fit into the puzzle? See the Parts – focus on the parts and the whole of the shape A.B.C.D. Does the shape have the same number of parts? Look for a distinctive part and its relationship to other parts © LearningYou

Q 9. What will the girl see when she looks in the mirror? See the Parts focus on the parts and their position in relation to each other A. C.B.D. Use a grid or line Draw in a line or grid 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 Josh cut this shape into two equal pieces. How could Josh have cut the shape? A. B. C. D. The pieces must be EQUAL in size. How many squares in the whole shape? 12 Each piece must have 6 squares? 6 Draw on the diagram Move in your mind – is it easier if you turn your page? © LearningYou

Q 11. What fraction of the girls don’t play netball? GirlsBoys Play Netball125 Don’t Play Netball 315 Include missing information – you can write on the test paper Read the question carefully. What is it asking? © LearningYou

Q 12. A. 9 B. 10 C. 14 D. 16 How many squares are in the shape? Make a list © LearningYou

Q 13. The average weight of an African lion is 221 kilograms. How many metres can an African Lion move in 15 minutes? metres Make Links: Link information from the question to the diagrams Cross out information that is not relevant Did you check that you used the correct unit? © LearningYou

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