NAPLAN Numeracy Skills

Question 1

In NAPLAN Numeracy, which of the following best describes the 'Number and Algebra' strand tested across all year levels?

Accepted Answer

Understanding place value, operations, fractions, and patterns

Answer

The Number and Algebra strand in NAPLAN covers place value, the four operations, fractions, decimals, and algebraic patterns.

Question 2

A student in Year 5 NAPLAN is asked: 'What is 3/4 of 48?' What is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

3/4 of 48 = (48 ÷ 4) × 3 = 12 × 3 = 36.

Question 3

In NAPLAN, which tool is students are generally allowed to use in the calculator-allowed section of the Numeracy test?

Accepted Answer

A basic four-function calculator

Answer

NAPLAN Numeracy has a calculator-allowed section where a basic four-function calculator is permitted for certain year levels.

Question 4

A Year 7 NAPLAN question asks students to find the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and width 7.5 cm. What is the correct area?

Accepted Answer

90 cm²

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 7.5 = 90 cm².

Question 5

Which strand of NAPLAN Numeracy specifically covers reading and interpreting statistical graphs and tables?

Accepted Answer

Statistics and Probability

Answer

The Statistics and Probability strand covers data collection, representation, interpretation, and probability concepts.

(NAPLAN) National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy Practice Test