RUCSAC

6 steps to help solve any questions within the NAPLAN.

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At the birthday party, 4 children ate 3 lollipops each.

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How many slices of tomatoes are there altogether?

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32 40 35 45 20
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 Write a number in the box to complete this number sentence.

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10 + 11
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= 21
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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Lucas has one hundred and three brown chickens, Riley has forty-seven white
chickens and Joel has fourteen black chickens.
Write these as numbers.
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103 brown chickens
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14 black chickens
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Emma has these coins. How much money does she have?

fifty cents
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one dollar
five cents
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$1.70 $1.65 $1.55 $2.70 $1.35
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Dan rode his bike from his house to Simon’s house.
What was the first building he passed on the left in Sidney Lane?

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School Playground Twinkl Mart Restaurant Police Station

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Here is a shape made of blocks.

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1 2 3 What is the
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The circus opens at this time:

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What time
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6:00 5:00 6:30 5:30

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 Teacher Resources
Here are some great links to help your students further in their preparation for
NAPLAN

•NAPLAN-Style Go Respond Numeracy Example Tests - Set 1 Year 3

Numeracy Sample Questions
•NAPLAN-Style Go Respond Numeracy Example Tests - Set 2 Year 3
Numeracy Sample Questions
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