The maths attainment tests (Red and Blue) were equally challenging as:
- each question was duplicated and then numbers were changed within the questions, ensuring that the level of challenge was maintained.
Example 1 – Subtraction involving numbers with 3 decimal places
The subtraction questions below show equal level of challenge with one exchange required in the same place value column in both questions.
Red test
Blue test
Example 2 – Equivalent fraction missing number questions
Equivalent fractions questions showing equal level of challenge with both questions
requiring multiplying the initial fraction’s numerator by 3 to obtain the first missing number and then the middle fraction’s denominator by 2 to find the remaining missing number.
Red test
Blue test
In addition to the standard of questions, the number of questions and the weighting of marks was identical.