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Released 2010
Achievement
Test
This document contains a release of selected test items from the 2010 Mathematics Achievement
Test in Grade 9.
A test blueprint and an answer key are included in this document. These materials, along with the
program of studies and subject bulletin, provide information that can be used to inform instructional
practice.
Assessment Highlights reports for all achievement test subjects and grades will be posted on the
Alberta Education website every year in the fall. Assessment Highlights provide information about
the overall test, the test blueprints, and student performance on the 2010 Mathematics Achievement
Test in Grade 9. Also provided is commentary on student performance at the acceptable standard
and the standard of excellence on selected items from the 2010 Achievement test. This information
is intended for teachers and is best used in conjunction with the multi-year and detailed school
reports that are available to schools via the extranet.
For further information, contact
Kelly Rota, Grade 6 and 9 Mathematics Assessment Standards Team Leader, at
Kelly.Rota@gov.ab.ca;
Delcy Rolheiser, Grade 6 and 9 Mathematics Examiner, at
Delcy.Rolheiser@gov.ab.ca; or
Ken Marcellus, Director, Achievement Testing, at
Ken.Marcellus@gov.ab.ca, in the Assessment Sector, or call (780)427-0010.
To call toll-free from outside Edmonton, dial 310-0000.
The Alberta Education website: education.alberta.ca.
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Contents
2010 Grade 9 PILOT Mathematics Achievement Test Blueprint (2007 Program of Studies).........1
Additional Information...................................................................................................................2
Grade 9 Mathematics Pilot Achievement Test................................................................................5
Number
Patterns and
Relations
Shape and
Space
Low Complexity
Items
Moderate
Complexity
Items
High Complexity
Items
1, 7, 14, 22
15
12 (24%)
19 (38%)
NR2, NR6
14 (28%)
33
5 (10%)
27 (54%)
9 (18%)
50 (100%)
Statistics and
Probability
Number
(Percentage) of
Questions
Number
(Percentage)
of items
14 (28%)
Mathematics 9
Additional Information
The table below provides additional information about 49 of the 50 items that appeared
on the 2010 Grade 9 Pilot Mathematics Achievement Test.
Item
Correct
Item
Specific
Key Response % Complexity Strand Outcome
MC 1
85.1
MC 2
18.2
PR
MC 3
71.1
SS
MC 4
43.2
MC 5
71.0
MC 6
38.3
PR
MC 7
69.8
MC 8
42.5
PR
MC 9
65.3
PR
MC 10
47.5
SS
MC 11
59.5
PR
MC 12
70.3
PR
MC 13
50.0
SS
MC 14
53.2
MC 15
48.9
Item Description
Determine the approximate square root
of a rational number that is not a perfect
square.
Represent a word problem as a singlevariable linear equation.
Determine the resulting coordinates of
an image that undergoes a translation on
the Cartesian plane.
Apply knowledge of order of operations
to determine which expressions are
equivalent.
Perform operations on expressions
containing powers with integral bases
and whole number exponents.
Solve a single-variable linear inequality
with rational coefficients.
Determine the sum, difference, product,
and quotient of given powers with
integral bases and whole number
exponents.
Solve a single-variable linear inequality
with rational coefficients and represent
the solution on a number line.
Represent the product of a monomial and
a binomial with an algebra tile model.
Determine the equation that represents
the height of a rectangular prism when
given the surface area of the prism.
Represent a pattern shown in a table of
values as a single-variable linear
equation.
Represent a given context as a singlevariable linear inequality with a rational
coefficient.
Determine the change in surface area of
a rectangular prism after one of its
dimensions is increased by a certain
factor.
Simplify a two-term expression
contained within parentheses by applying
the exponent laws of powers with integral
bases and whole number exponents.
Determine the equation that represents
the solution to a word problem involving
the order of operations.
Mathematics 9
Item
Correct
Item
Specific
Key Response % Complexity Strand Outcome
MC 16
59.2
SS
MC 17
64.1
PR
MC 18
60.1
PR
MC 19
74.4
PR
MC 20
52.7
SS
MC 21
52.7
PR
MC 22
70.3
MC 23
56.2
PR
MC 24
64.5
PR
MC 25
49.9
SS
MC 26
62.7
SP
MC 27
49.2
PR
MC 28
75.9
MC 29
69.0
PR
MC 30
57.6
SP
MC 31
60.6
Item Description
Determine the resulting coordinates of
an image after a 2-D shape undergoes a
rotation about a given point on the
Cartesian plane.
Verify by substitution the rational
number that is a solution to a problem
that can be modelled by a linear equation
and/or concrete or pictorial
representations.
Represent a context involving money
with an expression containing two
variables.
Identify the degree, coefficient, and
constant term of a given polynomial
expression.
Perform a 90 degree rotation on a 2-D
shape about a given point on the
Cartesian plane.
Perform the operations of addition and
subtraction on three polynomial
expressions.
Estimate the square root of a given
rational number that is not a perfect
square using the roots of perfect squares
as benchmarks.
Determine the expression that represents
a given model of a polynomial.
Compare given single-variable equations
to determine which two equations are
equivalent.
Interpret a scale diagram of a 2-D shape
to determine the dimensions of the
original 2-D shape.
Determine the effect of bias, use of
language, ethics, cost, time and timing,
privacy or cultural sensitivity on the
collection of data for a given survey.
Identify the step in which an error is
made in simplifying a polynomial
expression.
Solve a given problem involving
arithmetic operations on rational
numbers in decimal form.
Represent the solution to a word problem
with a single-variable linear inequality.
Determine the measure of a sector angle
in a circle graph that represents data
from a survey.
Solve a word problem involving
operations on rational numbers expressed
as percentages.
Mathematics 9
Item
Correct
Item
Specific
Key Response % Complexity Strand Outcome
MC 32
57.2
MC 33
89.0
SP
MC 35
67.0
PR
MC 36
53.4
PR
MC 37
79.0
SP
MC 38
55.4
SS
MC 39
68.4
MC 40
66.8
NR 1
22
38.5
PR
NR 2
44.4
SS
NR 3
2.5
51.2
SS
NR 4
64
16.1
SS
NR 5
35
71.2
SS
NR 6
24
20.0
SS
NR 7
85
37.6
PR
NR 8
11
74.0
PR
NR 9
63.1
SS
NR 10
80
66.2
SS
Item Description
Solve a word problem by applying
knowledge of order of operations on
rational numbers expressed as percentages.
Identify the statement that represents a
possible interpretation for a given graph.
Represent the solution to a given problem
with a linear equation.
Match a given linear equation to its
corresponding graph.
Determine whether or not a sample of a
population or a population was used to
answer a question and how that decision
may have influenced the results.
Use properties of circles to determine the
measure of an angle in a triangle that is
inscribed in a circle.
Determine the expression that represents
the solution to a word problem involving
order of operations.
Solve a word problem involving arithmetic
operations on rational numbers.
Represent and solve a given money
problem using a linear equation.
Solve a problem involving a circle property
whereby the perpendicular from the centre
of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
Use the properties of similar polygons to
solve a word problem.
Solve a word problem involving perimeter
and area of similar polygons.
Solve a problem involving a circle
property whereby the measure of the
central angle is equal to twice the measure
of the inscribed angle subtended by the
same arc.
Create a composite 3-D object with the
largest surface area possible by joining
together two identical 3-D objects and find
the shared area that is common to both
3-D objects.
Represent and solve a given problem using
single-variable linear equations.
Represent and solve a given problem using
a single-variable linear equation.
Determine the scale factor used to create
an image of a 2-D shape on the Cartesian
plane.
Use the properties of similar triangles to
solve a word problem.
Mathematics 9
A.
B.
C.
D.
J
K
L
M
A. 90t = 80ct - 1 m
3
B. 90t = 80ct + 1 m
3
3. Which of the following rows represents the coordinates of the resulting image?
Row
A.
(2, 3)
(2, 5)
(1, 5)
B.
(2, 3)
(2, 5)
(1, 5)
C.
( 8, 3)
( 8, 1)
(5, 1)
D.
( 8, 3)
( 8, 1)
(5, 1)
Answer:__________
A.
B.
C.
D.
40 + 10 ?
5 # (6 - 4)
40 + 10 5 6 4
(40 + 10) 5 (6 4)
40 + 10 (5 (6 4))
(40 + 10) (5 (6 4))
A.
n5 # n2
n4
B.
n 2 # n3
n
C.
(n 2)3
n
D.
(n5) 2
n4
A.
B.
C.
D.
x<7
x>7
x < 7
x > 7
A.
45 + 47 = 412
B.
412 44 = 48
C.
42 45 = 47
D.
46 43 = 42
8. Which of the following number lines represents the solution to the inequality
5x - 3 # 7x + 7?
Numerical Response
2.
cm.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2 and (2x + 4)
2 and (2x - 4)
4 and (-x - 2)
4 and (- x + 2)
10. If a cube has a surface area of 2.16 m2, then which of the following equations
represents the height, h, of the cube?
A. h = 2.16 m
6
B. h =
C. h = 2.16 m
6
D. h = 2.16 # 6 m
6 m
2.16
10
Glue
$5.00
$4.25
Brushes
$7.00
$5.95
Paper
$10.00
$8.50
Crayons
$12.00
$10.20
11. Which of the following equations was used to calculate the sale prices?
A.
B.
C.
D.
s = 0.15r
s = 0.85r
s = r 0.75
s = r 0.85
11
12. The inequality that shows the speed, s, that Kristy was travelling at is
A.
B.
C.
D.
s # 100 km/h
s < 100 km/h
s $ 100 km/h
s > 100 km/h
13. If the side length of a cube is tripled, then the surface area of the cube will increase
by a factor of
A. 6
B. 9
C. 12
D. 27
A.
32 23
B.
36 2
C.
35 23
D.
36 23
12
206 cm
Rung
* d represents distance
between rungs
A.
d = 206 8(10) 7
B.
d = 206 8(10) 7
C.
d=
7
206 - 8(10)
D.
d=
206 - 8(10)
7
13
16. If the shape shown above is rotated 90 degrees clockwise about the origin to form
the quadrilateral P' Q' R' S', then P' would be located at
A.
B.
C.
D.
(5, 0)
(0, 5)
(0, 5)
(5, 0)
14
cm2.
17. If the total mass of the barbell and plates equals 60 kg, and if each side of the barbell
has the same number of plates, then one weighted plate could have a mass of
A. 36 kg
B. 12 kg
C. 6 kg
D. 4 kg
18. Marc has a certain number of coins that are dimes, d, and quarters, q. Which of the
following expressions represents the value of Marcs money in cents?
A.
10d + 25q
B.
C.
D.
35(d + q)
35d + q
d+q
15
Degree
Coefficient
Constant Term
A.
B.
C.
D.
Numerical Response
5.
16
21. When x2 9x 4 is subtracted from the sum of 5x2 8x + 2 and 2x2 3x 7,
the result is
A.
B.
C.
D.
x2 20x 9
2x2 + 4x + 13
6x2 2x 1
8x2 20x 9
17
22. In estimating 70, which two perfect square numbers provide the best two
benchmarks to estimate your answer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
49 and 64
64 and 100
49 and 81
64 and 81
Numerical Response
6.
The total area of both prisms that has not been painted is
18
cm2.
x2
3x
A.
2x2 + 12x
B.
2x2 + 9x
C.
x 2 + 6x
D.
x 2 + 3x
MA9_08 Mobile
A.
B.
C.
D.
19
25. Based on the dimensions shown on the blueprint, the actual dimensions of the window,
to the nearest tenth of a metre, will be
A.
B.
C.
D.
0.5 m 0.3 m
1.0 m 0.6 m
1.8 m 1.1 m
1.8 m 3.0 m
A.
B.
C.
D.
ethics
privacy
use of language
cultural sensitivity
20
5 (x + 2) - (8 - x)
as shown below.
2
Step 1
5x + 10 - 8 - x
2
Step 2
4x + 2
2
Step 3
4x + 2
2
2
Step 4
2x + 1
27. In which step did Jim make an error when simplifying the expression?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
28. Tim buys 2 kg of almonds at $5.49/kg and 4kg of cashews at a store that includes
GST in its prices. If the cost of his purchase is $25.50, then the price of 1kg of
cashews is
A. $3.63
B. $7.26
C. $10.98
D. $14.52
21
12n - 2(25)
12n + 2(25)
2(25) - 12n
2(25) + 12n
# 100
# 100
$ 100
$ 100
Answer: $
22
MA9_0616
Sportgraph,
survey then the measure of the angle
30. If the data results were displayed
on a circle
Bradley
handselected
ITC - create
outlines)would be approximately
that would represent how(font:
many
people
football
A. 33
B. 88
C. 122
D. 244
23
$4 725
$4 750
$5 175
$5 250
32. Jenny notices that a music store is having a No GST and 40% off the regular price
sale. If the regular price of a CD is $15.99, then what is the maximum number of
sale-priced CDs that Jenny can buy with her $80 gift card?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Numerical Response
8.
At a picnic for 49 people, 4 families each brought an equal number of lawn chairs.
If 5 more lawn chairs were still needed, then how many chairs did each family bring?
Answer:
24
Numerical Response
9.
Answer:
25
33. Which of the following statements is a possible interpretation of the graph above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
26
20 C
MA9_0411
Temperature
35. If the temperature, T, of the solution
drops
2.8 C/h, then which of the following
equations can be used to calculate the temperature of the solution after 4 hours?
A.
B.
C.
D.
T = 20 C (2.8 C/h 4 h)
T = 20 C + (2.8 C/h 4 h)
T = (20 C 2.8 C/h) 4 h
T = (20 C + 2.8 C/h) 4 h
cm.
27
36. Which of the following equations represents the relationship between the variables
x and y in the graph shown above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
y = 5 2x
y = 2x 5
y=5x
y=x5
ii
, and
ii
A.
sample
students
B.
sample
staff
C.
population
students
D.
population
staff
28
A.
B.
C.
D.
50
60
65
70
29
A.
B.
C.
D.
($2000 500) 5
($2000 500) 5
($2000 5) 500
($2000 5) 500
$1 300
$850
40. If Rick works 8hours/day, 5 days/week, and takes home $10/hour, then what is
the least number of complete weeks he must work in order to pay for all his yearly
vehicle expenses?
A.
B.
C.
D.
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks