NZQA Numeracy Exam 32406

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Questions and Answers

Turtles and dinosaurs existed at the same time, according to the geological column provided.

True (A)

Based on the turtle dataset, what is a question that can be answered using the information provided?

What is the average weight of female Hawksbill turtles?

What is the decimal representation of a one in one hundred chance?

  • 0.1
  • 0.001
  • 0.01 (correct)
  • 1.0

Based on the graph, the claim that only 23 Hawksbill turtles were found in Fiji, indicating the species is at extinction risk, is a valid conclusion.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Given the turtle pattern, which of the options below matches the pattern based on the turtle's head and body?

<p>DQQDDOQ (D)</p>
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If a turtle requires 15 liters of water for every centimeter of its shell length, how much water does a turtle with a 70 cm shell need in its tank?

<p>1050</p>
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If one kilometer takes 12 minutes to walk, how many kilometers can you walk in one hour?

<p>5</p>
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A pair of jeans is priced at $24 at an op shop, where the original price was $120 when new. What percentage of the new price is the op shop price?

<p>20</p>
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The plate depicted has reflectional (mirror) symmetry.

<p>False (B)</p>
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A bedroom measures 3.5 m x 3.5 m. Given a bed size of 1.37 m x 1.88 m, which diagram best illustrates how the bed fits in the bedroom?

<p>Option i (A)</p>
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If a jar holds 20 glasses of water and each glass contains 250 mL, how many liters of water does the jar hold?

<p>5</p>
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Based on the graph, the percentage of New Zealanders buying at op shops has trebled from 2002 to 2022.

<p>True (A)</p>
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If Awa can collect 60 pipi per hour, how long will it take Awa to collect 150 pipi?

<p>2 hours and 30 minutes</p>
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According to the tide chart, about what time can Awa next collect seafood at low tide on Sunday 8 October?

<p>12:20 am</p>
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Awa's bait mixture is 3/8 squid and the rest is chicken. If Awa has 150 g of squid, how many grams of chicken does Awa need?

<p>250</p>
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Given that the length of the snapper rounds up to 30 cm according to the picture, Awa must put the fish back into the sea.

<p>False (B)</p>
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If Awa has 10 litres of petrol, how much oil in millilitres should be added for a 50:1 ratio?

<p>200</p>
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If Deena saves 30% on five $80 driving lessons, what is the total cost of the lessons?

<p>280</p>
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According to Deena's tally chart of traffic light colours, green is the most probable colour.

<p>True (A)</p>
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A pie chart shows scent preference. Two scents sum up to over two-thirds of the results. What are the two scents?

<p>Manuka Smoke and Leather</p>
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Flashcards

Numeracy

Applying math and stats to solve real-world issues.

Geological Column

A diagram used to represent a sequence of events in a time period.

1 in 100 chance as a decimal

One divided by 100 or 0.01

Interpreting a Graph

A depiction of data on a graph.

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Reflectional Symmetry

A shape that remains unchanged upon reflection.

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Rotational Symmetry

A shape that is unchanged after rotation.

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Volume formula of a rectangular prism

Length x Width x Height. Units cubed.

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What is Trebled?

Multiplying something by three

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Low Tide

The lowest water mark of a tide.

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Minimum Length

Measurements must be above this point to be kept

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50:1 ratio

A ratio of 2% or 1/50

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Discount

The amount reduced from the original price.

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Percentage Completion

Distance / Total Distance X 100

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Study Notes

  • This is a Numeracy exam booklet from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for 2024.
  • The standard number is 32406.
  • The title of the exam is "Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations".
  • The exam is worth 10 credits.

Outcomes

  • Formulate mathematical and statistical approaches to solving problems in a range of everyday situations.
  • Employ mathematics and statistics to meet the numeracy demands of a range of everyday situations.
  • Explain mathematical and statistical responses to situations.

Question 1: Turtles

  • The first turtles lived around 230 million years ago.
  • There are 1000 turtles in the whole data table.
  • One in every 100 baby turtles survive to become adults, which is a 0.01 probability.

Question 2: Bargains at the Op Shop

  • An op shop is a place where people can buy recycled things.

Question 3: Kaimoana (Seafood)

  • Awa wants to collect pipi, which are tasty shellfish.
  • Awa can collect 60 pipi per hour.

Question 4: Driving Lessons

  • Deena is learning to drive
  • A one-hour driving lesson costs $80.

Question 5: Scented Candles

  • Zion makes candles to sell at the school market day.
  • He uses a ratio of 5:2 for Manuka Smoke candles to every Leather candle.

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