EDCU 11022 Numeracy in Action
Year 7 Term 3 Summative Test
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Criteria
A
Mental Computation
Solves mathematical
problems with mental
computation without
the use of a calculator
Exemplary knowledge and written
computation in solving mathematical
problems. Solved problems expertly
and with ease, without the use of a
calculator.
Highly effective use of mental
skills evident in solving
mathematical problems.
Accurate knowledge of
mathematical concepts, however
has some trouble focussing solely
on mental computation.
Satisfactory skills in solving
mathematical problems when
relying solely on mental
computation.
Limited use of mental computation
in solving problems.
Real Numbers
Solves problems
involving the use of
fractions, decimals,
percentages and
ratios.
Outstanding ability in mental
computation in solving problems
involving addition and subtraction of
fractions. Including those with
unrelated denominators.
Successfully connects fractions,
decimals and percentages and can
carry out simple conversions. Easily
recognises and solves problems
involving simple ratios.
Clearly and precisely plots points on
the Cartesian plane when given
coordinates. Exemplary ability in
finding coordinates for a given
point.
Effective use of solving problems
involving the use of fractions,
decimals, percentages and ratios
Accurate knowledge and
understanding of fractions,
decimals, percentages and ratios.
Satisfactory skills in solving real
number problems and have
difficulty relying solely on mental
computation.
Inadequate knowledge of real
number problems and solving
problems involving fractions,
decimals, percentages and ratios.
Effective use of mental maths
when plotting points on the
Cartesian plane. Adequate ability
in finding coordinates for a given
point.
Appropriate use of mental
strategies in liner and non-liner
relationships. Successfully plots
most points on the Cartesian plane
when given coordinates.
Satisfactory understanding of math
concepts in plotting points on the
Cartesian plane and finding
coordinates for a given point.
Limited use of mathematical
thinking in order to plot points on the
Cartesian plane and in finding
coordinates.
Exceptional knowledge of money
and financial maths. Clearly
investigates and calculates ‘best
buys’ using mental computation and
a calculator.
Excessive understanding of money
and financial maths. Uses
mathematical thinking to
investigate and calculate ‘best
buys’ with and without using a
calculator.
Adequate knowledge and
understanding of money and
financial maths.
Sound understanding of
mathematical concepts involving
‘best buys’, however has difficulty
using both mental computation
and digital technologies.
Reduced knowledge of money and
financial maths.
Linear and non-linear
relationships
Given coordinates,
plot points on the
Cartesian plane, and
find coordinates for a
given point
Money and financial
math’s
Investigates and
calculates ‘best buys’
with and without digital
technologies.
B
C
D
E
Number and place
value
Applies the
associative,
commutative and
distributive laws to aid
mental and written
computation
Patterns and algebra
Extends and applies
the laws and
properties of arithmetic
to algebraic terms and
expressions.
Outstanding knowledge of the three
laws; associative, commutative and
distributive. Easily uses mental and
written computation to calculate the
mathematical problems.
Clear and concise understanding
of number and place value
problems. Adequately applies the
correct strategies to problems.
Precise use of associative,
commutative and distributive laws
to aid mental and written
computation in solving problems.
Satisfactory understanding of the
laws to aid mental computation.
Has difficulty solving
mathematical problems that
involve laws.
Limited knowledge of number and
place value in mathematics.
Oustanding ability to extend and
apply the laws and properties of
arithmetic to algebraic terms and
expressions. Correctly answers
mathematical problems to do with
patterns and algebra.
Clear understanding of patterns
and algebra. Successfully extends
and applies the laws and properties
of arithmetic to algebraic terms
and expressions.
Sound written mathematical
computation in patterns and
algebra. Uses correct mathematical
terminology.
Appropriate use of written
computation, however
mathematical terminology has
some errors.
Restricted knowledge of patterns and
algebra and has difficulty using
mental and written computation.
Geometric reasoning
Identifies
corresponding,
alternate and cointerior angles when
two straight lines are
crossed by a
transversal
Exceptional understanding and
knowledge in corresponding,
alternate and co-interior angles when
two straight lines are crossed by a
transversal. Answers questions
clearly and correctly.
Highly sound understanding of
geometric reasoning and answers
questions with ease.
Precise use of mathematical
thinking in identifying
corresponding, alternate and cointerior angles when two straight
lines are crossed by a transversal.
Sound knowledge of mathematical
concepts involving geometric
reasoning.
Very limited knowledge of
geometric reasoning and has
difficulty identifying angles.
Chance
Constructs sample
spaces for single-step
experiments and
assigns probabilities to
the outcomes of
events and determines
probability for events.
Outstanding ability in constructing
sample spaces for single-step
experiments and can assign
probabilities to the outcomes of
events and determines probability
for events. Exceptional knowledge
of mathematical concepts involving
chance.
Adequately answers questions
involving chance. Effectively
assigns probabilities to the
outcomes of events and determines
probability for events.
Sound understanding of
determining probabilities for
events. Determines sample spaces
for single-step experiments with
some errors.
Some understanding and
knowledge of mathematical
chance concepts is evident.
Insufficient knowledge of chance
concepts to acquire correct written
computation.