Mathematics
THIRD TERM MIDTERM TEST
YEAR 3
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
OBSERVATIONS:
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DO NOT start the exam until you are told to do so.
You are NOT able to use calculator unless it is INDICATED.
CHECK your answers in case you finish the exam before time.
DO NOT ask any question to your teacher.
Show your processes where is asked for, remember that criterion C is assessed
Write the process in the corresponding space, you can use editor equations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
A
B
C
D
Knowledge and Understanding
Investigating Patterns
Communication
Applying math in real life contexts
Command term
A
B
C
D
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Definition
Calculate
Find
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working.
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a
Identify
distinguishing fact or feature.
Solve
Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.
1.Solve the following exercises. (Hint: You can use Foil method)
A ________
(a − 3)(2a + 7) =
C _______
2. Solve and check. Using long division method
A ________
x − 6x + 9
x −3
2
C ________
3. Solve and check. Using SYNTHETIC method
y 4 − 8 y 3 + 10 y 2 + 2 y + 4  ( y − 2) =
A ________
C ________
4. Solve using factoring cases.
1
a. 2
a 2b 3 +
1 3 4 1 2 5
1 4 2
a b − a b +
a b =
4
8
16
b. x( x − 5) + 2(3x − 15) =
A ________
B ________
C ________
c. pa + pb + qa + qb =
5. Solve these special products.
A ________
a. (3x + 2) (3x - 2)
b. (a + b ) =
B ________
2
C ________
6.
A rectangular field is (4x + 6) long and (3x + 4) wide.
D ________
a) How much greater is the length than the width?
b) Find the perimeter of the rectangular field
c) Find the area of the rectangular field.
C ________