Table 2 Sample items according to NSC.
NSC | Items no | Sample items |
|---|---|---|
Understanding the concept of numbers | Number of Items: 6 Items: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 25 | Item 1: Are there decimal numbers between the numbers 1.52 and 1.53? If so, how many? Why? |
Use of multiple representations | Number of Items:5 Items: 2, 7, 12, 17, 22 | Item 2: Which of the following statements is true about the fraction \(\frac{2}{5}\)? Explain. A) It is greater than \(\frac{1}{2}\) B) It is equal to 2.5 C) It is equal to 0.4 D) It is less than \(\frac{1}{3}\) |
Understanding the effect of the operation | Number of Items:5 Items: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 | Item 13: Select the appropriate option for the result of 87×0.09 A) Significantly lower than 87 C) Slightly more than 87 B) Slightly less than 87 D) Significantly more than 87 |
Using equivalence representation | Number of Items:4 Items: 4, 9, 14, 19 | Item 9: Which operation has the greater result? A) 145 × 4 B) 144 + 146 + 148 + 150 |
Using calculation and counting strategies | Number of Items:5 Items: 5, 10, 15, 20, 24 | Item 24: Select the appropriate option for the result of [6 × 347] ÷ 43. A) Approximately 30 B) Approximately 50 C) Approximately 80 D) Approximately 100 |
Total | 25 Items |
