Algebra – numbers, operations and patterns
Mathematics • Grade 5
Total35 marks
Time60 minutes
Questions23
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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 • Multiple choice
[5]
1.1
The place value of the 7 in 4 723 is:
(1)
Answer
b. Hundreds
1.2
Which number is an even number?
(1)
Answer
b. 518
1.3
8 465 rounded to the nearest 1 000 is:
(1)
Answer
a. 8 000
1.4
Which one is a factor of 18?
(1)
Answer
b. 6
1.5
½ of 24 is:
(1)
Answer
b. 12
QUESTION 2 • Expanded notation and even and odd numbers
[4]
2.1
Write 5 807 in expanded notation.
(2)
Answer
5 000 + 800 + 7
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
2.2
Write the following numbers under EVEN or ODD: 36 ; 41
(2)
Answer
36 = even; 41 = odd
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
QUESTION 3 • Rounding
[3]
3.1
Round 3 748 off to the nearest 10.
(1)
Answer
3 750
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
3.2
Round 3 748 off to the nearest 100.
(1)
Answer
3 700
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
3.3
Round 3 748 off to the nearest 1 000.
(1)
Answer
4 000
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 4 • Multiples and factors
[3]
4.1
Write down all the factors of 20.
(2)
Answer
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
4.2
Write down the first three multiples of 9.
(1)
Answer
9, 18, 27
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 5 • Number sentences and number patterns
[5]
5.1
Extend the pattern: 4 ; 8 ; 12 ; ______ ; ______
(2)
Answer
16 ; 20. The rule is + 4.
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
5.2
Solve: ________ + 37 = 82
(1)
Answer
82 − 37 = 45
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
5.3
Fill in the missing number: 6 × ________ = 54
(2)
Answer
54 ÷ 6 = 9
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
QUESTION 6 • Addition and subtraction
[2]
6.1
Calculate: 3 486 + 2 759
(1)
Answer
6 245
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
6.2
Calculate: 5 204 − 1 867
(1)
Answer
3 337
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 7 • Multiplication and division
[6]
7.1
Calculate 234 × 6. Show your working.
(3)
Answer
234 × 6 = 1 404
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
7.2
Calculate 852 ÷ 4. Show your working.
(3)
Answer
852 ÷ 4 = 213
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
QUESTION 8 • Fractions
[3]
8.1
Calculate: ⅓ + ⅓
(1)
Answer
2/3
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
8.2
Write a fraction equal to ½ with 8 as the denominator.
(1)
Answer
4/8
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
8.3
What is ¼ of 32?
(1)
Answer
8
Marking tip: 1 mark each.
QUESTION 9 • Word problem
[4]
9.1
A coach has 5 bags with 24 rugby balls each. He uses 87 balls for practice. How many balls are left?
(4)
Answer
5 × 24 = 120 balls; 120 − 87 = 33 balls
Marking tip: 1 mark per step.
