Mathematics Test Scope Statement and Test Specifications from 2006
Central to the Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus is the process
strand Working Mathematically, which has five interrelated processes:
Questioning, Applying Strategies, Communicating, Reasoning, and
Reflecting. Students:
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ask questions in relation to mathematical situations and their mathematical experiences
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develop, select and use a range of strategies, including the selection and use of appropriate technology, to explore and develop solutions in solving problems
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develop and use appropriate language and representations to formulate and express mathematical ideas
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develop and use processes for exploring relationships, checking solutions and giving reasons to support their conclusions
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reflect on their experiences and critical understanding to make connections with, and generalisations about, existing knowledge and understanding.
There is no specific list of knowledge and skills for this strand. The Working Mathematically processes are embedded in the content strands: Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry.
The School Certificate Mathematics test will be based on the Working Mathematically strand as it relates to the content strands up to and including Stage 5.1.
Test Specifications
The Mathematics test will be of two hours total working time
plus five minutes reading time. It will consist of two
sections. All
questions are compulsory. Students will be allowed 30 minutes
working time on Section 1 and 90 minutes working time on
Section 2.
Section 1 (25 marks)
Calculators are not to be used.
All questions will be in short-response format.
All questions are of equal value.
All answers to this section must be written in the spaces
provided.
Section 2 (75 marks)
Calculators may be used.
Part A (55 marks)
All questions will be in objective-response format.
All answers to this part must be recorded on the answer
sheet provided.
Part B (20 marks)
There will be FOUR questions worth 5 marks each.
All questions will be in short-response format.
All answers to this part must be written in the spaces
provided.
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