2. 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

3. The Maths Mental Test Wednesday 15 th 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 on number Audio..\..\My Music\2006_Track_3.mp3

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Calculator Requirements Essential Sensible size % key Square root key Beneficial Memory facility Sign change keys BUT no scientific calculators please!

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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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