NAPLAN Paper 2015 Year 3 Numeracy With Answers

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Distribution Table of Topics/Skills Used in the Questions

Topic

Frequency

Addition

3

Number Pattern

2

Money Comparison

1

Categorical Data

1

Measurement

1

Height Comparison

2

Image Pattern

3

Number Line

1

Arithmetic Word Problem

5

Pictograph

2

3D Shapes

3

Division Word Problem

1

Reading Calendars

1

Subtraction Word Problem

1

Telling Time

1

Data Interpretation

1

Money Word Problem

1

Units Conversion

1

Comparing Weights

1

Missing Number

1

Mass Units

1

Map Reading and Distance

1

 

Year 3 Numeracy 2015 Paper Overview

Questions Summary

  1. A numerical operation (addition) problem determining the total number of Cherries.
  2. A counting down question where Maya is counting down by 2 and finding the next number.
  3. A comparison question determining the cheapest toy among various prices.
  4. A summing up of points scored by three different teams in a game.
  5. An estimate of the length of a nail in centimetres.
  6. An order question determining which fish is the second from the bottom of the tank.
  7. A comparison question finding how many of Cathy’s jars are the same height as Simon’s jar.
  8. A pattern recognition problem asking to identify the missing shape from a square.
  9. A midpoint handling question where the arrow pointing to the number that is halfway between 5 and 25 should be determined.
  10. An arithmetic question that asks to find the expression giving the largest total.
  11. A pattern recognition problem whereby the shape missing from the bottom right corner of a grid needs to be found.
  12. A summing up question that asks to find out the total number of friends Bella invited to her birthday party.
  13. A ranking question figuring out how many stickers Harry has, based on comparisons with other children.
  14. A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the shape that matches the head of a doll needs to be selected.
  15. A rate-related question about the number of days it took for Terri to spend all her money.
  16. A question asking about the appearance of a window from the outside.
  17. A calendar-related question asking to determine the day of the week on a certain date.
  18. A subtraction question where the number of pages not yet read needs to be calculated.
  19. A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the number of faces on a prism needs to be identified.
  20. A time recognition question asking to determine the time shown on a clock.
  21. A chronological order question that asks to identify the second oldest brother amongst four, based on their birth years.
  22. A monetary maths problem to find the remaining money after Kim has made two purchases.
  23. An arrangement question asking to identify who is holding Chloe’s right hand.
  24. A weight comparison question that asks to select the answer closest to the mass of a litre of milk.
  25. A mathematical problem asking to find the total number of students in a Year 3 class.
  26. A question relating to identifying 3D objects, where the number of cubes forming a new object needs to be calculated.
  27. A weight comparison question asking to identify the object with the least weight on balanced scales.
  28. A number sequence question that requires identifying the first four numbers of a pattern where 3 is added to a number to get the next number.
  29. A question of addition problem that asks to complete an equation to equal 45.
  30. A distribution problem where the number of fish in each tank after equal distribution needs to be calculated.
  31. A comparison question asking to determine how many more balls Ian kicked into the net than Harry.
  32. A weight approximation question that asks to identify the closest mass of each pineapple.
  33. A subtraction question asking to find how many cards were left after distribution amongst five children.
  34. A navigation question asking to identify the smallest number of rooms one has to walk through to exit a building.
  35. A question asking for the maximum number of juice boxes you can buy with $15.

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