MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION FORMAT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STD VII
04 MATHEMATICS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This format has been prepared based on the 2016 syllabus which came into effect in 2017.
The syllabus has both general and specific competencies and will start being tested in the 2021 Primary School Leaving Examination.
Moreover, accordance with this format, the examination prepared using this format will measure the competencies of a candidate developed from Standard III to VII on various aspects of Mathematics.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Mathematics examination will determine to what extent a candidate can:
2.1 develop the ability to think logically; and
2.2 create curiosity and solve problems.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCIES
This examination will measure the competencies of the candidate in:
3.1 applying mathematical concepts and principles in everyday life;
3.2 applying mathematical operations of the whole numbers and fractions; and
3.3 drawing, presenting and analysing data, statistics and graphs.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
The Mathematics examination will be of one paper which will be done for 2:00 hours and for candidates with visual impairment, the paper will last for 2:40 hours. The paper will consist of two sections A and B with a total of 45 questions.
Questions for Section A (1 – 40) will be answered on the OMR form by using the HB pencil. On the other hand, questions for Section B (41 – 45), will be answered on the other part of the OMR form by using either a blue or black ink pen.
A candidate is supposed to answer all the questions which will weigh a total of 50 marks.
Section A will contain 40 questions which require the candidate to calculate and choose the correct answer among the given options.
Every question will carry one (1) mark making a total of 40 marks in this section.
Section B will have five (5) questions. The candidate will be required to calculate and show the method applied or draw accordingly.
Moreover, the candidate will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will carry two (2) marks; hence a total of 10 marks for this section.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT
The competencies to be measured in the Mathematics examination are as follows:
5.1 Using the concept of numbers to communicate in different contexts.
5.2 Applying the concept of patterns to solve problems in everyday life.
5.3 Applying the concept of mathematical operations to solve problems.
5.4 Applying the relationship between numbers and objects in different contexts.
5.5 Applying measurement skills in different contexts.
5.6 Applying the concept of shapes and figures to solve different problems.
5.7 Applying algebraic skills in everyday life.
5.8 Using statistical skills to present different information.
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