Applied Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics 2014 - Released Assessment Questions - Directions and Key Words

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Assessment instructions for the 2014 Applied Grade 9 Mathematics released assessment, focused on how to record answers and what responses are expected. The directions explain required materials, multiple-choice answer procedures on a student answer sheet, rules for scoring when multiple options are marked or left blank, and expectations for open-response solutions in provided spaces. It also defines key response verbs such as compare, describe, determine, list, explain, justify, and show your work, including calculator recording and example problem types.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Directions

Answering Multiple-Choice Questions

Answering Open-Response Questions

Key Words

Compare

Describe

Determine

List

Explain

Justify

Show your work

| | | | --- | --- | | Applied | | | Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics 2014
RELEASED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
Record your answers to multiple-choice questions on the Student Answer Sheet (2014, Applied).
LARGE PRINT | | | | Please note: The format of this booklet is different from that used for the assessment. The questions themselves remain the same. | Directions Make sure you have the following materials: • Student Answer Sheet • the Formula Sheet • a pencil and an eraser • a ruler • a scientific or graphing calculator • some paper for rough work for multiple-choice questions only The diagrams in this booklet are not all drawn to scale. Answering Multiple-Choice Questions When answering the multiple-choice questions, be sure you use the Student Answer Sheet. The circles you will be filling in are lettered a, b, c, d. 1. Try to answer all of the multiple-choice questions. Be sure to read each question and its four answer choices carefully. Do not spend too much time on any one question. 2. To indicate your answer, use a pencil to fill in the circle completely on the Student Answer Sheet. Like this: Not like this: 3. If you fill in more than one answer to a question, the question will be scored zero. 4. If you leave a question blank, the question will be scored zero. 5. Cleanly erase any answer you wish to change and fill in the circle for your new answer. Answering Open-Response Questions 1. Do all of your work for each question (even your rough work) in the space provided for the question. Work on additional pages will not be scored. 2. Present a complete and well-organized solution to each question. Give as much information as you can. 3. Write your solutions so that they can be understood by someone who does not know your work. 4. Make sure you follow the directions on the Key Words page. For example, a question might ask you to “Show your work.”Read the Key Words page. It says to record all calculations and steps. So, if you sketch a graph in the process of getting to your answer, show the sketch and label it. 5. When using a calculator, write down the numbers you use and the operations you carry out. For example, a question might ask you to “Find the area of acircle with a radius of 7 cm.” You need to write A = π(7)2 as well as the answer you get on your calculator. Key Words Throughout the assessment, key words are used to identify the type of response required from you. The key words are explained below. Refer to this sheet to make sure you are responding fully to each question. Compare: Tell what is the same and what is different. Describe: Use words to create a mental picture for the reader. Determine: Use mathematics to find a solution to the problem. List: Use point form. Explain: Use words and symbols to make your solution clear. Justify: Give reasons and evidence to show your answer is correct. Show your work: Record all calculations and all the steps you went through to get your answer. You may use words, numbers, graphs, diagrams, symbols and/or charts. 1 Billy has 3 apples and 4 oranges. Which of the following has a ratio of apples to oranges equivalent to Billy’s? a 3 apples and 8 oranges b 4 apples and 3 orangesc 8 apples and 6 oranges d 9 apples and 12 oranges 2 The ratio of the width to the height of a television screen is 16:9 . If the height of the screen is 52 cm, which is closest to the width? a 92 cm b 87 cm c 59 cm d 29 cm 3 A store gives reward points for every dollar spent. The number of reward points varies directly with the total amount spent. Sofia spends $300 and receives 15 reward points. Juan spends $900. He receives reward points at the same rate as Sofia. How many more reward points will Juan receive than Sofia? a 20 b 30 c 60 d 90 4 Each year, a school sends 50 students to a conference. Last year, the cost was $12.50 per student. This year, the cost per student has increased by

FAQs

What materials are required to complete the assessment?

You need a Student Answer Sheet, the Formula Sheet, a pencil and eraser, a ruler, a scientific or graphing calculator, and paper for rough work for multiple-choice questions only.

How do you record answers for multiple-choice questions?

Fill in the corresponding circle completely on the Student Answer Sheet using a pencil. The circles are lettered a, b, c, d.

What does “show your work” mean for open-response questions?

Record all calculations and all steps used to get your answer, and use words, numbers, graphs, diagrams, symbols, and/or charts as needed so the solution can be understood by someone else.

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