Year 9 ICAS Mathematics 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Number and arithmetic

In an equal-groups question from a gold-team fast-finisher card, use the table. Which calculation gives the total number of items?

Equal groups with leftovers

Full groups	Items in each group	Left over
6	14	6

A \(6+14+6=26\) B \(6\times 14 + 6=90\) C \(6\times 20=120\) D \(6\times 14-6=78\)

Question 2 of 5 Number and arithmetic

Fraction of a quantity

Whole amount	Fraction selected
72	\(\frac{7}{8}\)

A 9 B 87 C 63 D 67

Question 3 of 5 Algebra and patterns

Equation balance

Expression	Value
\(6x+12\)	36

A \(x=24\) B \(x=4\) C \(x=5\) D \(x=3\)

Question 4 of 5 Algebra and patterns

Pattern positions

Position	1	2	3	4	16
Value	9	13	17	21	?

A 73 B 69 C 29 D 65

Question 5 of 5 Measures and units

A 38 m^2 B 19 m^2 C 32 m^2 D 78 m^2