Geometry – space, measurement and data handling (weergawe 3)
Mathematics • Grade 4
Total30 marks
Time60 minutes
Questions13
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Instructions
- Read all the questions carefully before you begin writing.
- Answer all the questions on the question paper itself.
- Show all your working where the question asks for it.
- Write neatly. Work that cannot be read cannot be marked.
- You may use a pencil and a ruler for drawings.
- Calculators are not allowed.
Sit down with pen and paper. Work through the whole paper before you show the answers — that is how a real test feels.
The answers are right at the bottom of the page.
QUESTION 1 • Matching column
[5]
1.1
Match the description in Column A with the correct description in Column B. Write only the letter.
(5)
| COLUMN A | COLUMN B | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Geometric pattern | d) A pattern made only from shapes | |
| 1.2 An object with 6 rectangular faces | a) Rectangular prism | |
| 1.3 A clock with hands | b) Analogue clock | |
| 1.4 Kilogram | c) Unit used to measure mass | |
| 1.5 Perimeter | e) The distance around a shape |
Answer
1.1 = d; 1.2 = a; 1.3 = b; 1.4 = c; 1.5 = e
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 2 • Time
[4]
2.1
Calculate how much time passes from 10:15 to 14:40.
(2)
Answer
10:15 → 14:40 = 4 hours 25 minutes
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
2.2
Look at the clock below and write down the time.
(2)

Answer
half past eleven (11:30)
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 3 • Data handling
[5]
3.1
Study the bar graph below and answer the questions.
(5)

Answer
a. Green b. Blue c. 9 + 6 + 13 + 8 = 36 d. 13 − 6 = 7 e. Green is the most popular colour.
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 4 • Conversion
[4]
4.1
Convert: 5 m = ____________ cm
(1)
Answer
500 cm
4.2
Convert: 4 000 g = ____________ kg
(1)
Answer
4 kg
4.3
Convert: 3 ℓ = ____________ mℓ
(1)
Answer
3 000 mℓ
4.4
Convert: 7 km = ____________ m
(1)
Answer
7 000 m
QUESTION 5 • Perimeter
[3]
5.1
Calculate the PERIMETER of the rectangle below by adding the sides.
(3)

Answer
7 + 4 + 7 + 4 = 22 cm
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
QUESTION 6 • Area
[2]
6.1
Determine the area of the figure below by counting the blocks.
(2)

Answer
9 square units
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 7 • Geometric pattern
[4]
7.1
Draw the 4th figure of the pattern below in the open block.
(2)

Answer
7 blocks in a row.
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
7.2
How many blocks will Term 5 have? Explain.
(2)
Answer
9 blocks — the pattern adds 2 each time.
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
QUESTION 8 • Word problem
[3]
8.1
A garden is 11 m long and 6 m wide. How many metres of wire are needed to fence it?
(3)
Answer
11 + 6 + 11 + 6 = 34 m
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
