1. Yr 3 Naplan Preparation - Numeracy Facts, tips and hints for doing the Numeracy paper Insert school logo This powerpoint and questions are for the use of classroom teachers only. © LearningYou

2. Q 1. Which of the following items is not permitted to be taken into the Numeracy test? D. A calculator A. An eraser B. A sharpener C. 2B or HB pencils Read the question carefully. “Eeeekkk! I’ve forgotten something” – let your supervising teacher know. © LearningYou

3. 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. Answer all questions – eliminate answers you know are wrong and then choose the answer that you think is most correct. This is a test, you cannot talk to another student or look at their work. Of course…but the best answer is…. © LearningYou

4. Q 3. Which is your favourite subject at school? English Mathematics Science Art Shade the bubble neatly. You can only choose ONE answer. “Ooooppps….I made a mistake” No problem, rub out your mistake and colour in the correct bubble. This is a multiple choice question – there is only ONE correct answer. Reject wrong answers Sometimes you can reject answers that you know are wrong. © LearningYou

5. Q 4. 15 cm + 4 cm = Write your answer neatly in the box. “Ooooppps….I made a mistake” No problem, rub out your mistake and colour in the correct bubble. cm This is a question where you need to work out the answer. You don’t need to write the units – they are already printed on the test. Sometimes you can use the units as a hint to find the answer. Don’t forget to use your blank paper to do any working out. 19 © LearningYou

6. Q 5. The Numeracy tests have multiple choice questions and questions where you need to work out the answers. Which of the following is true? A. Multiple choice questions are easier than the questions where you need to work out the answer. 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. © LearningYou

7. Q 6. There are 35 questions on the numeracy test. If your test starts at 9:00am about what time will it be when you are answering Question 18? (assuming you are answering the questions in order) A. 9: 18 am B. 9:25 am C. 9:35 am D. 9:45 am 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. 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

8. Q 7. 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 wrong. Draw a picture on your blank paper. Now you have 2 choices… © LearningYou

9. Q 8. A. KateB. CharlotteC. ElizabethD. Diana Read the question carefully. What is it asking? Kate, Charlotte and Elizabeth all have blonde hair. Who is 8 years younger than the oldest child? NameKateCharlotteElizabethDianaGeorge Age151091811 E. George Cross out information that is not important. Use a number line. Kate 15Diana 18 Elizabeth 9Charlotte 10 George 11 oldest 8 years younger © LearningYou

10. Q 9. 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 $5 per child Fairy Birthday Cake an additional charge of $25 Sandy is having a Fairy Fun Party. If there are 10 children at the party how much will it cost altogether? Find the Steps Break the question into steps. $ 75 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 Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? Is it what you expected? This information isn’t important. © LearningYou

11. Q 10. Nick buys a milkshake and 2 donuts. He pays with a $10 note and gets back $2.50 change. How much did the milkshake cost? $ 4.50 Is your answer reasonable? Does it make sense? Is it what you expected? Act out in your mind what is happening. Work backwards Read the question carefully. What is it asking? © LearningYou

12. Q 11. Which shape will fit into the puzzle? See the Parts – look at the parts and the whole of the shape. A.B.C.D. Does the shape have the same number of parts? Focus on a part …. and its relationship to other parts. © LearningYou

13. Q 12. What will the girl see when she looks in the mirror? See the Parts look at 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

14. Q 13. 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 © LearningYou

15. Q 14. N Carolyn is standing at the In which direction must she walk to return to the ship? A. North West B. North East C. South West D. South East Draw on the diagram It helps to draw all of the directions on the map. Move in your mind Imagine walking on the map. S E W Do you find it easier to turn your page around? Read all the information in the question and diagrams. Discard the answers you know are wrong. © LearningYou

16. Q 15. A. 9 B. 10 C. 14 D. 16 How many squares are in the shape? Make a list © LearningYou

17. Q 16. Kristy has made this object using magnetic coloured panels, silver rods and gold balls. How many silver rods did she need to make the object? Silver rods Gold balls Coloured panels Draw on the diagram Draw in what you can’t see. A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9 Mark them off as you count them. © LearningYou

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