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What’s in the Mathematics tests?
Each of the papers tests the whole mathematics curriculum: number, algebra, shape, space and measures, and handling data.
In the mental mathematics test your child needs to be able to recall and use number facts and other facts quickly.
Paper 1 is a non-calculator test, so your child needs reliable methods for mental and written calculations.
Pupils can use a calculator on paper 2.
To get level 5 or above in mathematics, your child should be able to:
- complete calculations correctly, clearly showing appropriate working;
- write clear reasons and explanations to back up their answers;
- use units correctly;
- use correct mathematical notation when setting out their work.
What you can do to help your child with mathematics
- Show enthusiasm for mathematics as well as pointing out its importance.
- Help to reinforce the learning that has taken place in school – for example, learning multiplication tables, remembering formulae such as those for a circle, circumference C = 2πr and area A = πr 2.
- Look at their exercise books and discuss what and how to improve.
- Find out where they make silly errors and help them to correct them.
- Make sure that your child knows what is needed and has the equipment for each exam – pens, pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor and, for paper 2, a calculator.
- A watch is useful in planning how to use time in the exam.
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