Maths paper with a ruler
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Maths paper with a ruler
My DD is sitting Round 2 at HBS on Wednesday. Apparently she needs to bring a ruler. What kind of questions require a ruler, other than simply being able to measure the length of a line?
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Not sure, Northdad. Maybe perimeter based or even map scales for the conversion type questions. Questions where measuring the line is the first step of a multi-step problem.
I wish her all the best for her test. Have they asked for rulers in tests in the past? Sorry, I am not familiar with the HBS test.
I wish her all the best for her test. Have they asked for rulers in tests in the past? Sorry, I am not familiar with the HBS test.
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Reading bar charts?
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Thanks for the suggestions enjoythejourney and Ladymuck. I've no idea whether this is the first time they've asked to bring rulers as there are no past papers.Enjoyingthejourney wrote:Not sure, Northdad. Maybe perimeter based or even map scales for the conversion type questions. Questions where measuring the line is the first step of a multi-step problem.
I wish her all the best for her test. Have they asked for rulers in tests in the past? Sorry, I am not familiar with the HBS test.
Does anyone else know?
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A ruler is a standard piece of kit - it does not necessarily mean there is a question requiring its use.
You can use one to join points, draw a shape, show lines of symmetry, help with reflection, ....
Look at a KS2 paper for ideas or other exams.
You can use one to join points, draw a shape, show lines of symmetry, help with reflection, ....
Look at a KS2 paper for ideas or other exams.