Assignment 1 - Critical Thinking

Here are 20 critical thinking assignment questions for Grade 7 students of Mathematics, with 4
questions on each topic:
1. Development of Number System

1. Why do you think different ancient civilizations developed their own number systems? How do
these systems compare to our current number system?
2. Imagine that you are living in ancient times, using a number system without zero. How would you
represent the number "20"? What challenges might you face?
3. If you had to invent a new number system based on a base other than 10 (e.g., base 5 or base 12),
what symbols would you use, and how would you represent the number "25"?
4. How does the introduction of zero in the number system change the way we perform arithmetic
operations such as addition and subtraction?
2. Factors and Multiples

1. If a clock chimes every 15 minutes and another clock chimes every 20 minutes, how many times
will they chime together in 3 hours? Explain how you found the answer.
2. How can knowing the factors of a number help you solve problems in real life, such as
determining the number of groups that can be formed?
3. If two people have different workout schedules (e.g., one exercises every 4 days and the other
every 6 days), when will they both exercise on the same day? Use the concept of LCM to explain.
4. Why is it important to identify the greatest common factor when simplifying fractions? Give an
example to illustrate your answer.
3. Sequences
1. How would you describe the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric
sequence? Can you provide an example of each from everyday life?
2. Consider a pattern where the number of leaves on a plant doubles each week. How many leaves
will the plant have after 5 weeks if it starts with 2 leaves? Show your reasoning.
3. If you save $5 in the first week, $10 in the second week, $15 in the third week, and so on, how
much will you have saved in total after 8 weeks? Explain the pattern you used.
4. How can recognizing a sequence in data help you make predictions about future events? Provide
a real-life example where this might be useful.
4. Measurement
1. If you are given two containers of different shapes but the same volume, would one of them
always be taller than the other? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.
2. How would you determine the amount of paint needed to cover a room's walls if the room has
irregular dimensions? What measurements would you need to take?
3. How can understanding measurement conversions (e.g., meters to centimeters) help in planning a
trip abroad where different units of measurement are used?
4. Imagine you are an engineer designing a bridge. Why is it important to measure materials
accurately and understand units of measurement?
5. Fraction, Decimal, and Percentage

1. If you know that 25% of a group of people prefer a certain sport, what fraction of the group does
this represent? How would you explain this conversion to a friend who is struggling with the
concept?
2. How can understanding fractions and percentages help you compare prices while shopping? Give
an example where this knowledge would be useful.
3. If you need to increase a recipe that serves 4 people to serve 7 people, how would you use
fractions and ratios to adjust the ingredients?
4. How would you explain the process of converting a repeating decimal into a fraction? Give an
example to illustrate your explanation.
6. Ratio and Proportion

1. If a map has a scale of 1 cm: 5 km, how would you calculate the real distance between two cities
that are 8 cm apart on the map? What would you need to consider when making this calculation?
2. How can you use ratios to compare the speeds of two vehicles traveling at different rates? What
other factors might affect their relative speeds?
3. Imagine you are mixing paint to create a new color. If the ratio of red to blue is 3:2, how much
blue paint would you need if you are using 9 cups of red paint?
4. How would you use proportions to solve a problem involving scaling up a recipe? What would
you do if you only had certain amounts of some ingredients?
These questions encourage students to apply mathematical concepts in real-life situations, fostering
critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Here are 20 critical thinking assignment questions for Grade 7 students of Mathematics, with 4

questions on each topic:

1. Development of Number System

2. Factors and Multiples

5. Fraction, Decimal, and Percentage

6. Ratio and Proportion

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