About this preparation
Math diagnostic test, Grade 1: Year 2. 11 questions with answers and explanations. Topics: Numbers and counting, Addition and subtraction, Place value, Comparing numbers, Shapes and patterns, Simple word problems. Duration: 55 min.
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
Which number comes next in the pattern: 12, 14, 16, __ ?
17
18
20
22
Explanation: The pattern increases by 2 each time: 12, 14, 16, 18.
2
What is 7 + 5?
11
12
13
14
Explanation: Add 5 to 7: 7 + 5 = 12.
3
What is 14 - 6?
6
7
8
9
Explanation: Subtract 6 from 14: 14 - 6 = 8.
4
Which number is greater?
23
32
Explanation: 32 is greater than 23 because it has more tens.
5
How many tens and ones are in 27?
2 tens and 7 ones
7 tens and 2 ones
1 ten and 17 ones
3 tens and 4 ones
Explanation: 27 has 2 tens and 7 ones.
6
Which shape has 4 equal sides?
Triangle
Rectangle
Square
Circle
Explanation: A square has 4 equal sides.
7
What is 9 + 8?
15
16
17
18
Explanation: 9 + 8 = 17.
8
Mia has 10 apples. She gives away 3 apples. How many apples does she have left?
6
7
8
9
Explanation: Subtract the apples given away: 10 - 3 = 7.
9
Which number makes the equation true? 6 + __ = 10
2
3
4
5
Explanation: 10 - 6 = 4, so 6 + 4 = 10.
10
Which set shows 15 objects?
1 ten and 5 ones
1 ten and 4 ones
2 tens and 5 ones
5 tens and 1 one
Explanation: 15 is made of 1 ten and 5 ones.
11
A box has 3 red balls and 4 blue balls. How many balls are in the box altogether?
6
7
8
9
Explanation: Add the two groups: 3 + 4 = 7.
