the maths tests there are 3 papers for all pupils: mental test - out of 20 test a (no calculators...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
![Page 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
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
![Page 3: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
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
on number• Audio ..\..\My Music\2006_Track_3.mp3
![Page 4: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
3
4
5
1 0
1 1
Key stage 2 mathem atics 2006 mental m athem atics test
First name Last name
SchoolTotalMarks
Time: 5 seconds
Practice question
Time: 15 seconds
Time: 10 seconds
8 30 p
14
17 0.7 0 .077 0 .707
0.77 7 .007
16
1 80
2 90 pp
6 308
7 150
9 15m m
12 ºC
13 cm 2
15 0.9
18 44
20 45girls
19 £1.95£
![Page 5: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
![Page 6: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
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.
![Page 7: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
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.
![Page 8: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Calculator Requirements
Essential• Sensible size• % key• Square root keyBeneficial• Memory facility• Sign change keysBUT no scientific calculators please!
![Page 9: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
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.
![Page 10: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
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
![Page 11: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
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
![Page 12: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
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.
![Page 13: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
What do SATs questions look like and some helpful
strategies
![Page 14: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
![Page 16: 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) -](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022062518/56649e6f5503460f94b6c300/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)