About this preparation
I want to create a diagnostic test in math for student Destiny Dadie, grade 3, for 55 minutes, at a medium difficulty level.
Reid Rachel
Preparation author
Diagnostic tasks
Below is the full list of tasks with correct answers and explanations. In a lesson the tutor can hide the answers and reveal them after the student tries.
1
What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 472?
7
70
700
4
Explanation: The 7 is in the tens place, so its value is 70.
2
What is 368 + 125?
483
493
503
593
Explanation: 368 + 125 = 493? Wait, let's check: 368 + 100 = 468, then +25 = 493. So the correct answer is 493.
3
What is 700 - 268?
432
442
422
532
Explanation: 700 - 268 = 432.
4
Which number sentence shows 4 groups of 3?
4 + 3 = 7
4 × 3 = 12
4 - 3 = 1
4 ÷ 3 = 1
Explanation: Four groups of 3 means multiplication: 4 × 3 = 12.
5
Which of these are equal to 12?
3 × 4
6 × 2
10 + 1
24 ÷ 2
Explanation: 3 × 4 = 12, 6 × 2 = 12, and 24 ÷ 2 = 12.
6
A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. What fraction of the pizza is one slice?
1/2
1/3
1/4
2/4
Explanation: One slice out of 4 equal slices is 1/4.
7
How many minutes are in 2 hours?
60
90
100
120
Explanation: 1 hour = 60 minutes, so 2 hours = 120 minutes.
8
Which shape has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles?
Triangle
Rectangle
Square
Circle
Explanation: A square has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.
9
Which number is closest to 500?
489
512
476
545
Explanation: 512 is 12 away from 500, which is closer than the other choices.
10
Which statements are true?
A rectangle has 4 sides.
A triangle has 3 sides.
A circle has corners.
A cube has 6 faces.
Explanation: A rectangle has 4 sides, a triangle has 3 sides, and a cube has 6 faces.
