KS2 SAT questions 9 and 10 from 2011 Maths Paper A
Questions 9 is quite straightforward as long as children have had plenty of practice with number sequences.
The numbers 650 and 900 should be circled.One mark for circling both the correct numbers.
Other unambiguous answers can be accepted, such as ticking, underlining or incorrect numbers crossed out.
Suggested method:
The clue for this question is that the sequence shows all the possible tens and units which can occur; i.e. 25, 50, 75 and 00. This makes it easy to spot the correct numbers in the list.
10. This is a much harder question and those of us who don't have great spacial awareness may well make a mistake with it.
The diagram should be completed as shown below.
Suggested method:
Symmetrical designs are a favourite with the SAT writers and here is another typical example. Because the mirror line runs diagonally it makes it harder to make the pattern symmetrical.
Children should have had a lot of practice with this type of question and a mirror is handy to complete the pattern. Folding along the dotted line is also an option which helps to see how the pattern is reflected.
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