Subject: Mathematics (MYP 1) Topic: Divisibility test
Teacher: Muhammad Asad Ali Criteria Assessed: B and C
Date: _______________ Name: _________________
INSTRUCTIONS
Write your name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Answer all questions in the question paper.
Calculators are allowed for this task.
Level Descriptors Achievement
Level
Criterion B: Investigating pattern
The student is able to:
7–8
a) Select and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to
discover complex patterns
b) describe patterns as general rules consistent with correct findings
c) prove, or verify and justify, these general rules.
Criterion C: Communicating
The student is able to:
a) consistently use appropriate mathematical language
b) use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to consistently
present information correctly 7–8
c) move effectively between different forms of mathematical
representation
d) communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete, coherent
and concise
e) present work that is consistently organized using a logical structure.
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One of the joys of mathematics comes from investigating and discovering things for yourself. In this
investigation you should discover rules for divisibility. (You can use calculator )
Complete the following table
Last digits Even or Zero
Number Divisibility by 2 (Yes/No)
(Yes / No)
81 No No
154 Yes Yes
252
3624
8185
9908
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 2 if .
Complete the following table
Divisibility by 3 Sum of digits divisible
Number Sum of digits
(Yes/No) by 3 (Yes /No)
81 Yes 8+1=9 Yes
154
252
3624
8185
9908
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 3 if .
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Complete the following table
Divisibility by 4 Divisibility of last 2
Number Last 2 digits
(Yes/No) digits by 4 (Yes/No)
80 Yes 80 Yes
154 No 54 No
252
3624
8185
9908
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 4 if
Complete the following table
Last digit 0 or 5
Number Divisibility by 5 (Yes/No)
(Yes /No)
81
155 Yes Yes
250
3625
8180
9908
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 5 if
Complete the following table
Divisibility by 6 Divisibility by 2 Divisibility by 3
Number
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
81
154
252
3624
8185
9906
Complete the statement
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A number is divisible by 6 if .
Discover the rule for divisibility of 8 using the internet. Also give at least two examples.
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Complete the following table
Divisibility by 9 Sum of digits divisible
Number Sum of digits
(Yes/No) by 9 (Yes/No)
81
154
252 Yes 2+5+2=9 Yes
3618
8185
1485
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 9 if .
Discover the rule for divisibility of 10. Also give at least two examples.
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Complete the following table
Sum of digits Difference of Difference
Divisibility by Sum of digits
Number in even Sums divisible by 11
11 (Yes/No) in odd position
position (Yes /No)
72259 Yes 2+5=7 7+2+9=18 18-7=11 Yes
2601
105193
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93893
81565
35915
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 11 if
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Complete the following table
Divisibility by 12 Divisibility by 3 Divisibility by 4
Number
(Yes/No) (Yes/No) (Yes/No)
84 Yes Yes Yes
154
252
3624
8185
9908
Complete the statement
A number is divisible by 12 if
As 3 ×2=6 so a number divisible by both 3 and 2 is also divisible by 6. Also, 4 ×3=12so a number
divisible by both 3 and 4 is also divisible by 12. Keeping this in mind write down concise tests for
divisibility by the following giving at least one example of each.
(i) 15
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(ii) 24
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