2016_Questions_Grades 7-8-2016_Questions_Levels

2016_Questions_Levels_7&8

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The Math Kangaroo 2016 competition for levels 7 and 8 took place on March 17, 2016, consisting of 30 questions to be completed in 75 minutes without the use of calculators. Participants had to record their answers on a provided answer form and include their name and ID number. The test featured a mix of mathematical problems categorized by point value: 3 points, 4 points, and 5 points.<br /><br />**Sample Questions and Topics:**<br /><br />1. **Counting and Time:** Questions in this category assessed the ability to determine the number of whole numbers between specific time formats, e.g., between "20:16" and "3:17".<br />   <br />2. **Symmetry and Geometry:** Involved understanding shapes and symmetry, such as determining which traffic sign had the most axes of symmetry or calculating angles in given diagrams.<br /><br />3. **Arithmetic and Problem Solving:** Quantitative problems included operations like addition, subtraction, and transformation of numbers to achieve a desired outcome, such as Jenny's operation with the number 26.<br /><br />4. **Logical Reasoning:** Questions required logical deduction, such as analyzing results from a knockout tournament or determining the impossibility in a set of rope lengths being cut into equal parts.<br /><br />5. **Spatial Reasoning:** Covered aspects of understanding three-dimensional shapes, particularly rotations, identifying views of glued cubes, and determining visible configurations.<br /><br />6. **Percentage and Proportion:** Problems dealt with calculating proportions, such as determining percentages of teachers using specific transportation modes and calculating the number of items to meet specific percentage requirements.<br /><br />7. **Combinatorial and Sequence:** Features determining possible configurations or sequences in events like races or calculating jumps by two kangaroos to compare distances.<br /><br />The exam challenges students with a range of mathematical concepts, testing arithmetic skills, logical reasoning, spatial visualization, and problem-solving abilities in a time-constrained setting.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo 2016

levels 7 and 8

mathematical problems

counting and time

symmetry and geometry

arithmetic and problem solving

logical reasoning

spatial reasoning

percentage and proportion

combinatorial and sequence