Math Diagnostic · Year 9
An adaptive check of Year 9 maths across place value, calculation, negatives, fractions, ratio and algebra. It finds where each student is secure, the gaps holding them back and the misconceptions behind them. About 15–20 questions, no marking during the sitting.
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An adaptive diagnostic: each student gets different questions, chosen from a checked bank of over 300, and stops when their skill map is clear. Students see no marking while they answer. These are examples.
Time guide20minutes. Shown to the student, never enforced.
6 example questions (each student gets their own, about 20 in all)
- Question 1Multiple choice
Round 3,482 to 1 significant figure.
Options
- A3
- B3,000
- C3,500
- D4,000
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- Question 2Multiple choice
Write 0.0062 in standard form.
Options
- A62 × 10⁻⁴
- B6.2 × 10⁻³
- C6.2 × 10⁻²
- D6.2 × 10³
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- Question 3Multiple choice
−3² = ?
Options
- A−9
- B−6
- C9
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- Question 4Multiple choice
Decrease 80 by 15%.
Options
- A12
- B65
- C68
- D92
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- Question 5Multiple choice
A journey takes 3 hours at 40 km/h. How many hours does it take at 60 km/h?
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4.5
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- Question 6Multiple choice
Simplify x⁸ ÷ x².
Options
- Ax⁴
- Bx¹⁰
- Cx⁶
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About 20 questions, no marks shown