Mathematics

Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

INTRODUCTORY PAPER

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• count, order and compare whole • continue simple linear patterns with • informally measure and compare mass, • give and follow directions • give simple estimates of probability in
numbers to 100 numbers and shapes length, area, volume and capacity • identify relative position on a picture terms of what will happen, might happen
• skip by 2s, 5s, and 10s • measure and compare time in hours, or map and won’t happen
• understand place value of whole days, weeks, months and years
numbers to 100 and position numbers
on the number line
• recognise halves and wholes.

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA UNITS SHAPE DATA

• use the four operations with single • solve simple number puzzles expressed • no formal units at this level • recognise and classify basic shapes • complete a basic table
digits using stimulus for multiplication in words or symbols and solids using obvious features • read a basic table with frequencies
and division • identify shapes that are the same, and tallies
• add and subtract by counting on, similar or different • read a picture graph
partitioning and rearranging
• solve number problems involving whole
numbers to 100

ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY

not tested at this level. • read analog and digital clocks to the not tested at this level.
half hour
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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER A

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• count, order and compare whole • continue simple linear patterns with • informally measure and compare mass, • give and follow directions • give simple estimates of probability in
numbers to 1000 numbers and shapes length, area, volume and capacity • identify relative position on a picture terms of likelihood
• place value of whole numbers to 1000 • identify missing elements in a pattern • order months and seasons or map
• skip by 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s • read a calendar • identify image after one-step flip, slide
• order and compare halves, quarters and half or quarter turns
and eighths

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA UNITS SHAPE DATA

• multiply and divide by single digits using • solve simple number puzzles expressed • no formal units at this level • describe 2-D and 3-D shapes • classify data
repeated addition, arrays or groups in words or symbols • identify shapes or solids that are the • interpret lists, tables and picture graphs
• solve simple addition and • complete number sentences involving same or different • complete a basic table
subtraction problems addition and subtraction

ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY

not tested at this level. • read analog and digital clocks to the not tested at this level.
quarter hour
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER B

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• count, order and compare whole • estimate, order, measure and compare • identify pathways and interpret grid • count the number of arrangements of
numbers to 10 000 mass, length, and capacity maps for relative position sets of objects and events
• understand place value of whole • identify axes of symmetry
numbers to 10 000
• recognise odd and even numbers

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA UNITS SHAPE DATA

• solve problems involving unit fractions • complete number sentences involving • use familiar metric units such as cm, m, • identify nets and elevations of • read and interpret bar charts, a range of
with denominators of the four operations km, g, kg, L and mL 3-D shapes common graphs and two-way tables
2, 3, 5 and 10
• multiply and divide by 2, 3, 5 and 10
• use informal factors and multiples of
whole numbers to solve problems
• add and subtract to 100

ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY

not tested at this level. • read analog and digital clocks • recognise angles as measures
• calculate areas and perimeters using of turn
a grid • order and compare angles
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER C

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• count, order and compare numbers • sequence numbers in multiples of • use scaled instruments to measure • use scales, legends and directions to • order likelihood of events
from 0.01 to 100 000 2 to 10 and compare quantities, temperatures interpret maps • recognise complementary and
• understand place value of numbers and lengths • complete symmetrical patterns independent events
from 0.01 to 100 000
• count by halves, thirds, quarters,
tenths and hundredths

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA UNITS SHAPE DATA

• solve problems involving • solve complex number puzzles • select appropriate metric units • informally compare areas of composite • select and interpret data
equivalent fractions expressed in words • choose appropriate order of magnitude or irregular shapes appropriate display
• convert decimals to fractions • convert time • interpret line graphs
• use all number facts to 100

ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY

not tested at this level. • compare areas and perimeters using compare angles less than 180°
a grid
• solve time problems involving am
and pm
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER D

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• round numbers • continue and describe patterns • convert metric units of length • connect 3-D objects with 2-D views • list sample space
• compare and order fractions and involving fractions, decimals and and nets • represent probabilities as fractions
decimals and locate them on the whole numbers • use grid reference and • recognise probabilities lie from
number line directional language 0 to 1
• identify line and rotational symmetry

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA UNITS SHAPE DATA

• use factors and multiples to • complete equivalent number sentences • choose and use appropriate • interpret and compare column graphs,
solve problems involving all four operations metric units dot plots and tables
• solve problems involving long
multiplication and division with
remainders
• solve problems involving fractions,
mixed numerals and whole numbers
• estimate products

ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY

not tested at this level. • calculate areas and perimeters • measure and compare angles
of rectangles • solve problems involving parallel and
• convert 24-hour time perpendicular lines
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER E

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• identify and apply properties of • continue a pattern of related fractions • convert metric units of area • apply combinations of transformations • represent probabilities as decimals
prime, composite, square and and volume to an image and percentages
triangular numbers • use the cartesian plane to • compare experimental and
• convert between fractions, decimals represent points expected frequencies
and percentages

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY DATA

• order integers • complete equivalent number sentences • calculate areas and perimeters of • apply angle properties including • interpret and compare double
• solve problems involving order of involving order of operations composite shapes including triangles complementary, supplementary, column graphs
operations including decimals • interpret timetables vertically opposite angles and angles • interpret sector graphs
and fractions at a point
• add and subtract related fractions • solve problems involving the angle sum
• find fractions of whole numbers of a triangle
• solve percentage problems such
as discounts

ALGEBRA
not tested at this level.
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPER F

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• use index notation • continue patterns involving powers, • use simple bearings
• represent numbers as product of primes integers and unrelated fractions • plot and identify co-ordinates in all
• find squares and square roots four quadrants
• compare and order integers and
unrelated fractions
• round decimals

ARITHMETIC PRE-ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT SHAPE DATA

• use order of operations with integers • use formulae to calculate areas of • classify and use properties of triangles • interpret and compare stem and leaf
and unrelated fractions triangles and parallelograms and quadrilaterals plots, and dot plots
• solve ratio problems • calculate volumes of • calculate mean, median, mode
• express one quantity as a percentage rectangular prisms and range
or fraction of another

ALGEBRA GEOMETRY
• create and evaluate algebraic • calculate angles between transversals
equations using substitution and parallel lines
• interpret authentic graphs and solve • use angle sum of quadrilaterals to
linear equations solve problems
• simplify expressions
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPERS G & H

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER PATTERNS MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• apply index laws involving positive and • continue patterns involving • find probabilities of events involving
zero indices recurring decimals ‘and’, ‘or’ and ‘at least’
• convert terminating and recurring
decimals to fractions

ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA MEASUREMENT SHAPE DATA

• use order of operations with integers • expand and simplify expressions • calculate areas and perimeters of a kite, • use angle properties of shapes • interpret two-way tables and
and rational numbers • factorise linear expressions rhombus and trapezium Venn diagrams
• solve ratio and rates problems • solve linear equations graphically • calculate circumference and areas • recognise effect of outliers on measures
and algebraically of circles of location and spread
• change the subject of an equation • calculate volumes and surface areas
of right prisms
• apply Pythagoras’ Theorem to solve
right-triangle problems

GEOMETRY
• apply congruence conditions for
triangles to solve problems
• use ratio and scale factor of
similar figures
• apply angle sum of polygons to
solve problems
D15 - 191220

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 Mathematics
Assessment Framework

The questions increase in complexity throughout the paper and encourage the use of higher-order thinking skills.

PAPERS I & J (ICAS ONLY)

NUMBER & ARITHMETIC ALGEBRA & PATTERNS MEASURES & UNITS SPACE & GEOMETRY CHANCE & DATA

QUESTIONS MAY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO:

NUMBER ALGEBRA MEASURES SPACE CHANCE

• apply index laws involving integer and • apply index laws to simplify expressions • solve problems with very small time • solve problems involving bearings, • use two-step probability with and
fractional indices • expand and simplify binomials scales and intervals depression, elevation and area without replacement
• convert numbers to scientific notation • substitute and rearrange to • calculate relative frequencies
solve equations • calculate probabilities involving ‘and’
• factorise quadratics and ‘or’
• calculate midpoints, distance • solve problems involving
and gradient conditional probability
• solve linear inequalities and graph
solutions on number lines
ARITHMETIC • solve linear simultaneous equations MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY DATA
• solve problems involving simple and • solve problems involving parallel and • calculate areas of composite shapes • use trigonometry to solve • interpret and compare back-to-back
compound interest perpendicular lines 3-D problems stem and leaf plots, and histograms
• calculate surface area and volume of
• operate on surds • graph transformations of parabolas, cylinders, cones, spheres and • find unknown sides and angles using • compare displays using measures of
hyperbolae, polynomials and circles right pyramids sine and cosine rules location and spread
• interpret box plots and scatterplots
• identify quartiles
• describe distributions
D15 - 191220

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