2009 Level 6-8 Paper 1

Ma
Mathematics test
KEY STAGE
3
TIER
68
Paper 1
Calculator not allowed
First name Last name School
2009
Remember
The test is 1 hour long. You must not use a calculator for any question in this test. You will need: pen, pencil, rubber and a ruler. Some formulae you might need are on page 2. This test starts with easier questions. Try to answer all the questions. Write all your answers and working on the test paper do not use any rough paper. Marks may be awarded for working. Check your work carefully. Ask your teacher if you are not sure what to do.
TOTAL MARKS
Instructions
Answers This means write down your answer or show your working and write down your answer.
Calculators You must not use a calculator to answer any question in this test.
Formulae
You might need to use these formulae
Trapezium
b
Area = 1 (a + b)h 2 height (h)
Prism length
area of cross-section
Volume = area of cross-section length
KS3/09/Ma/Tier 68/P1
Matching
1.
Match each instruction on the left with an instruction on the right that has the same effect. The rst one is done for you.
Subtract 0
Add 0
Add
1 2 1 2
Add 2
Subtract
Subtract 2
Add 2
Subtract 2
1 mark
Oak leaves
2.
Pupils are investigating oak leaves. They want to collect a sample of oak leaves.
Here is their plan for how to collect the sample.
Plan
Choose one oak tree. Take 10 leaves from the lowest branches of the tree.
Give two reasons why this sample of leaves may not be representative of all oak leaves.
First reason:
1 mark
Second reason:
1 mark
Missing lengths
3.
Look at the rectangle.
Not drawn accurately
y x
6.1cm
4cm
The total area of the rectangle is 40cm 2 Work out lengths x and y
x =
cm
y =
cm
2 marks
Counters
4.
(a)
Bags A and B contain some counters.
6y + 1 counters Bag A The number of counters in each bag is the same. Work out the value of y
4y + 7 counters Bag B
2 marks
(b)
Bag C contains more counters than bag D.
4k counters Bag C What is the smallest possible value of k?
k + 12
counters Bag D
2 marks
Prize money
5.
Gary took part in a quiz show and won a million pounds. He spent 20 000 on a holiday. Then he spent half of the money left on a house. How much did Garys house cost?
2 marks
Correlation
6.
Look at these two scatter graphs. They are both drawn using the same scale.
Graph A
Graph B
(a)
Which scatter graph shows positive correlation? A Explain your answer. B
1 mark
(b)
Which scatter graph shows stronger correlation? A Explain your answer. B
1 mark
Shape rules
7.
Look at the sequence of shapes on a square grid.
Shape number 1
Shape number 2
Shape number 3
Shape number 4
The table shows information about these shapes. Shape number Base Height Area
N
1 2 3 4
B
4 4 4 4
H
2 3 4 5
A
4 6 8 10
Rules connect N, B, H and A. Write one missing letter in each space below to complete the rule.
2N
2
2 marks
Fortieths
8.
Look at this information.
27 = 0.675 40
29 = 0.725 40
Use this information to write the missing decimals below.
31 = 40
1 mark
23 = 40
1 mark
10
Expressions
9. (a)
In this question, n stands for any whole number. For the expression 2n, tick ( ) the correct statement below.
2n must be odd. 2n must be even. 2n could be odd or even.
Explain your answer.
1 mark
(b)
For the expression 3n, tick ( ) the correct statement below.
3n must be odd. 3n must be even. 3n could be odd or even.
Explain your answer.
1 mark
11
Ratio
10. (a)
On this necklace the ratio of black beads to white beads is 1 : 3
How many more black beads do you need to add to make the ratio of black to white 3 : 1?
black beads
1 mark
(b)
Here is the necklace again.
How many more black beads and white beads do you need to add to make the ratio of black to white 3 : 2?
black beads,
white beads
1 mark
12
Powers, Sorting primes
11.
Show that the difference between 32 and 33 is 18
1 mark
12.
Sophie says:
If n represents a prime number, then 2n + 1 will also represent a prime number.
Use an example to explain why she is wrong.
1 mark
13
Score
13.
A game has six rounds. In each round of the game, the player gains points which are added to their total score. (a) The graph shows Sues total score after each round of her game.
70 60 50 40 Total score after each round 30 20 10 0
3 Round
How many points did Sue gain in round 4?
2 marks
(b)
Derek plays the game. The graph of his total score after each round is a straight line. What can you say about the number of points Derek gained in each round?
1 mark
14
Rhombus
14.
Inside the rectangle below is a shaded rhombus. The vertices of the rhombus are the midpoints of the sides of the rectangle.
8cm
6cm
What is the area of the shaded rhombus?
2 marks
1 mark
15
Sums and products, Mean
15. (a)
Sandra is thinking of two numbers. Her two numbers have a negative sum, but a positive product. Give an example of what her numbers could be.
and
1 mark
(b)
Mark is also thinking of two numbers. His two numbers have a positive sum, but a negative product. Give an example of what his numbers could be.
and
1 mark
16.
The mean of ve numbers is 10 I add one more number and the mean is now 11 What number did I add?
2 marks
16
Simultaneous
17.
Solve these simultaneous equations using an algebraic method.
3x + 6y = 30
x + 6y = 20
You must show your working.
x =
y =
3 marks
17
Shape
18.
This shape is made of four congruent rectangles. Each rectangle has side lengths 2a and a
a
2a
The perimeter of the shape is 80cm. Work out the area of the shape.
cm2
2 marks
18
Circle shapes
19.
The diagram shows three congruent circles drawn on an isometric grid.
The area of this equilateral triangle is y
The area of this segment is w
Write expressions, using y and w, for area A and area B.
A B
Area A =
Area B =
1 mark
1 mark
19
False
20. (a)
A pupil wrote:
For all numbers j and k, ( j + k )2 = j 2 + k 2
Show that the pupil is wrong.
2 marks
(b)
A different pupil wrote:
For all numbers j and k, ( j + k )2 can never be equal to j 2 + k 2
Show that this pupil is also wrong.
1 mark
20
Dice probability
21.
I have two fair four-sided dice. The dice are both numbered 3, 4, 5 and 6
I am going to roll both dice and multiply the scores. What is the probability that the product is a multiple of 3?
2 marks
21
Solving
22.
Solve these equations using an algebraic method. You must show your working.
5( 3y 4 ) 2y
= 7
y =
2 marks
( x + 4 )( x 4 ) = 9
x =
or
x =
2 marks
22
Distance from school
23.
Pupils in a class investigated how far they live from school. The frequency diagram shows the results. 12 8 Frequency 4 0 0 1 2 3 4 Distance from school (miles) 5
(a)
Complete the cumulative frequency graph below to show these results.
28 24 20 16 Cumulative frequency 12 8 4 0 0 1 2 3 4 Distance from school (miles) 5
2 marks
(b)
Estimate the median distance from school for this class. miles
1 mark
23
Coordinates
24.
Look at the graph.
y = x2 2
y=x2
At points A and B, y = x 2 and y = x2 2 What are the coordinates of A and B?
A is
( (
)
1 mark
B is
1 mark
24
Similar triangles
25.
In the diagram triangle BCD is mathematically similar to triangle ACE.
C 4cm
B
6cm
E 71 2 cm
Work out the length of BD.
cm
2 marks
25
Regions
26.
Look at the graph. The x -axis, the y -axis and the lines y = x and y = x divide the graph into eight regions, A to H.
y=x
C D
B A
E F G
y = x
(a)
Write down the letters of the four regions where x
and
1 mark
(b)
Write down the letters of the four regions where y
and
1 mark
(c)
Write down the letters of the four regions where xy
and
1 mark
26
Average speed
27.
A cyclist went 1km up a hill at 15km per hour. Then she went 1km down the hill at 30km per hour. Show that her average speed for the 2km was 20km per hour.
2 marks
27
END OF TEST
ISBN No: 978-1-84721-706-6 Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2009
QCA/09/3790 (Pupil pack) QCA/09/3783 (Mark scheme pack)
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What is the purpose of the test?

What is the purpose of the test?

What formulas or information may be useful for answering questions on the test?

What formulas or information may be useful for answering questions on the test?

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Volume = area of cross-section length

Here is their plan for how to collect the sample.

Look at the rectangle.

Not drawn accurately

Bags A and B contain some counters.

Bag C contains more counters than bag D.

4k counters Bag C What is the smallest possible value of k?

Which scatter graph shows positive correlation? A Explain your answer. B

Which scatter graph shows stronger correlation? A Explain your answer. B

Look at the sequence of shapes on a square grid.

Look at this information.

Use this information to write the missing decimals below.

2n must be odd. 2n must be even. 2n could be odd or even.

Explain your answer.

For the expression 3n, tick ( ) the correct statement below.

3n must be odd. 3n must be even. 3n could be odd or even.

Explain your answer.

On this necklace the ratio of black beads to white beads is 1 : 3

Here is the necklace again.

Powers, Sorting primes

Show that the difference between 32 and 33 is 18

If n represents a prime number, then 2n + 1 will also represent a prime number.

Use an example to explain why she is wrong.

70 60 50 40 Total score after each round 30 20 10 0

How many points did Sue gain in round 4?

Not drawn accurately

What is the area of the shaded rhombus?

Sums and products, Mean

Solve these simultaneous equations using an algebraic method.

You must show your working.

Not drawn accurately

The diagram shows three congruent circles drawn on an isometric grid.

The area of this equilateral triangle is y

The area of this segment is w

Write expressions, using y and w, for area A and area B.

For all numbers j and k, ( j + k )2 = j 2 + k 2

Show that the pupil is wrong.

A different pupil wrote:

For all numbers j and k, ( j + k )2 can never be equal to j 2 + k 2

Show that this pupil is also wrong.

Distance from school

Complete the cumulative frequency graph below to show these results.

28 24 20 16 Cumulative frequency 12 8 4 0 0 1 2 3 4 Distance from school (miles) 5

Look at the graph.

Not drawn accurately

At points A and B, y = x 2 and y = x2 2 What are the coordinates of A and B?

In the diagram triangle BCD is mathematically similar to triangle ACE.

Work out the length of BD.

Write down the letters of the four regions where x

Write down the letters of the four regions where y

Write down the letters of the four regions where xy

ISBN No: 978-1-84721-706-6 Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2009

QCA/09/3790 (Pupil pack) QCA/09/3783 (Mark scheme pack)

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