This document outlines the scope and content for a Grade 5 mathematics exam that is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and worth a total of 50 marks. The exam will cover 7 topics: 1) counting, ordering, comparing, representing, and rounding whole numbers, 2) addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 5 digits, 3) multiplication of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 4) division of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 5) writing and solving number sentences, 6) investigating and extending numeric patterns, and 7) investigating and extending geometric patterns. Each topic will assess various concepts and skills related to that mathematical concept.
This document outlines the scope and content for a Grade 5 mathematics exam that is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and worth a total of 50 marks. The exam will cover 7 topics: 1) counting, ordering, comparing, representing, and rounding whole numbers, 2) addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 5 digits, 3) multiplication of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 4) division of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 5) writing and solving number sentences, 6) investigating and extending numeric patterns, and 7) investigating and extending geometric patterns. Each topic will assess various concepts and skills related to that mathematical concept.
This document outlines the scope and content for a Grade 5 mathematics exam that is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and worth a total of 50 marks. The exam will cover 7 topics: 1) counting, ordering, comparing, representing, and rounding whole numbers, 2) addition and subtraction of whole numbers up to 5 digits, 3) multiplication of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 4) division of whole numbers up to 3 digits by 2 digits, 5) writing and solving number sentences, 6) investigating and extending numeric patterns, and 7) investigating and extending geometric patterns. Each topic will assess various concepts and skills related to that mathematical concept.
QUESTION 1: COUNT, ORDER, COMPARE, REPRESENT NUMBERS, PLACE VALUE AND
ROUNDING OFF
Topic Concepts and Skills
Whole numbers Count forwards and backwards in whole number intervals up to at least 10 000 Whole numbers Ordering the given set of numbers in descending order. Whole numbers Comparing numbers using < , > 𝑜𝑟 = Whole numbers place value of digits to at least 6-digit whole numbers. Whole numbers Writing numbers in expanded notation Whole numbers Write numbers in words / in symbols. Whole numbers Value of digits to at least 6-digit whole numbers. Whole numbers Round off to the nearest 5, 10, 100 and 1 000. Whole numbers Odd and even numbers
QUESTION 2: ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF WHOLE NUMBERS WITH AT LEAST 5-DIGIT
NUMBERS.
Topic Concepts and Skills
Addition and subtraction Addition of whole numbers up to 5- digits numbers Addition and subtraction Subtraction of whole numbers up to 5-digits numbers Addition and subtraction Solve problems
QUESTION 3: MULTIPLICATION OF AT LEAST WHOLE 3-DIGIT BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS
Topic Concepts and Skills
Multiplication Multiplication of at least whole 3-digit by 2-digit numbers Multiplication Multiples of 2-digits whole numbers to at least 100. Multiplication Factors of 2-digits whole numbers to at least 100. Multiplication Solve problems
QUESTION 4: DIVISION OF WHOLE NUMBERS OF AT LEAST 3-DIGIT BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS
Topic Concepts and Skills
Division Division of at least whole 3-digit by 2-digit numbers Division Solve problems
QUESTION 5: NUMBER SENTENCES
Topic Concepts and Skills Number Sentences Write number sentences to describe problem situations Number Sentences Solve and complete number sentences by inspection. Number Sentences Use number sentences QUESTION 6: NUMERIC PATTERNS
Topic Concepts and Skills
Numeric Patterns Investigate and extend numeric patterns Numeric Patterns Describe rules in learner’s own words. Numeric Patterns Determine input, output values and rules using a flow diagram.
QUESTION 7: GEOMETRIC PATTERNS
Topic Concepts and Skills
Geometric Patterns Investigate and extend geometric patterns Geometric Patterns Describe observed relationships or rules in learner’s own words. Geometric Patterns Determine input, output values and rules using a table.