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Distribution Table of Topics/Skills Used in the Questions
Topic | Frequency |
Addition | 3 |
Number Pattern | 2 |
Money Comparison | 1 |
Categorical Data | 1 |
Measurement | 1 |
Height Comparison | 2 |
Image Pattern | 3 |
Number Line | 1 |
Arithmetic Word Problem | 5 |
Pictograph | 2 |
3D Shapes | 3 |
Division Word Problem | 1 |
Reading Calendars | 1 |
Subtraction Word Problem | 1 |
Telling Time | 1 |
Data Interpretation | 1 |
Money Word Problem | 1 |
Units Conversion | 1 |
Comparing Weights | 1 |
Missing Number | 1 |
Mass Units | 1 |
Map Reading and Distance | 1 |
Year 3 Numeracy 2015 Paper Overview
Questions Summary
- A numerical operation (addition) problem determining the total number of Cherries.
- A counting down question where Maya is counting down by 2 and finding the next number.
- A comparison question determining the cheapest toy among various prices.
- A summing up of points scored by three different teams in a game.
- An estimate of the length of a nail in centimetres.
- An order question determining which fish is the second from the bottom of the tank.
- A comparison question finding how many of Cathy’s jars are the same height as Simon’s jar.
- A pattern recognition problem asking to identify the missing shape from a square.
- A midpoint handling question where the arrow pointing to the number that is halfway between 5 and 25 should be determined.
- An arithmetic question that asks to find the expression giving the largest total.
- A pattern recognition problem whereby the shape missing from the bottom right corner of a grid needs to be found.
- A summing up question that asks to find out the total number of friends Bella invited to her birthday party.
- A ranking question figuring out how many stickers Harry has, based on comparisons with other children.
- A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the shape that matches the head of a doll needs to be selected.
- A rate-related question about the number of days it took for Terri to spend all her money.
- A question asking about the appearance of a window from the outside.
- A calendar-related question asking to determine the day of the week on a certain date.
- A subtraction question where the number of pages not yet read needs to be calculated.
- A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the number of faces on a prism needs to be identified.
- A time recognition question asking to determine the time shown on a clock.
- A chronological order question that asks to identify the second oldest brother amongst four, based on their birth years.
- A monetary maths problem to find the remaining money after Kim has made two purchases.
- An arrangement question asking to identify who is holding Chloe’s right hand.
- A weight comparison question that asks to select the answer closest to the mass of a litre of milk.
- A mathematical problem asking to find the total number of students in a Year 3 class.
- A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the number of cubes forming a new object needs to be calculated.
- A weight comparison question asking to identify the object with the least weight on balanced scales.
- A number sequence question that requires identifying the first four numbers of a pattern where 3 is added to a number to get the next number.
- A question of addition problem that asks to complete an equation to equal 45.
- A distribution problem where the number of fish in each tank after equal distribution needs to be calculated.
- A comparison question asking to determine how many more balls Ian kicked into the net than Harry.
- A weight approximation question that asks to identify the closest mass of each pineapple.
- A subtraction question asking to find how many cards were left after distribution amongst five children.
- A navigation question asking to identify the smallest number of rooms one has to walk through to exit a building.
- A question asking for the maximum number of juice boxes you can buy with $15.