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NCFE Core Curriculum Qualifications in English and Maths
Sample Assessment Papers
NCFE English and Maths Sample Assessment Papers - Issue 1 November 2013
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This sample pack has been put together to introduce centres to the learning resources that support
the NCFE English and Maths qualifications. We have only included examples from one English unit
and one Maths unit here, but centres will receive full packs with one assessment and Mark Scheme
per unit for each level and skill when registering on the NCFE English and Maths qualifications.
Overview
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Section 2Unit: Constructing
sentences
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Constructing sentences
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Time Allowed 1 hour
In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:
• Know how to punctuate correctly• Know how to use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge when constructing sentences• Be able to spell words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar
technical words
Candidate instructions:
• Read the questions carefully. • Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer.
At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.
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A1. Put a colon in the correct position in the following Joe needed to buy four items eggs, bacon, bread, beans.
1 mark
A2. Tick the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes. a. Annie put two children’s coats up for sale online. b. The Smiths daughter was a successful doctor. c. We visited the museums’ when we went to London. d. My brother in laws a builder.
1 mark
A3. Put commas in the right places in this sentence. When her bag was stolen Maria lost her glasses her purse and her phone.
2 marks
A4. Put the semi-colon in the correct position in this sentence. Anton likes to get up early in the morning and get started his flatmate is unable to do much work
before ten o’clock.
1 mark
A5. Tick the sentence that uses a colon correctly. a. Steve likes both: cats and dogs. b. The police checked his tyres: insurance and licence. c. The job required her to: be on time, look smart, be polite. d. A compass has four main directions: north, south, east, west.
1 mark
Section A: Know how to punctuate sentences correctly
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A6. Put the apostrophes where they are needed in the following sentences.
a. Its below freezing today. b. The dog lost its way home. c. Joe will carry your bags, theyre too heavy for you. d. The jigsaw had some of its bits missing.
2 marks
A7. Read this text and then add the 7 missing punctuation marks.
A lot of people were most concerned when they heard that there were plans to close some departments in the towns local hospital. The rumour is that the services in the accident and emergency department the neonatal unit and the intensive care unit will be severely reduced.
The mayor has launched a campaign to change this decision save the hospital and provide a service to the nearby villages.
He said “I am amazed at the timescale for the proposed changes the lack of time for consultation and the unavailability of NHS staff who are free for consultation. People will have problems if they have no transport the elderly will find it difficult to travel a long way for treatment.”
“Well have to move quickly if we are going to reverse the decision,” replied one of the doctors in the campaign team.
7 marks
Section A total: 15 marks
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B1. What is the main purpose of this sentence? There will be no trains running after 10pm tomorrow evening.
a. to argue b. to inform c. to persuade d. to instruct 1 mark
B2. What is the main purpose of this sentence? Always give way to traffic coming from the right at a roundabout.
a. to warn b. to advertise c. to persuade d. to instruct 1 mark
B3. What is the main purpose of this sentence? It is dangerous to take more than four of these tablets a day.
a. to argue b. to inform c. to warn d. to sell 1 mark
B4. What is the main purpose of this sentence? Don’t wait until your pipes burst, register with our plumbing service today.
a. to argue b. to inform c. to persuade d. to advertise 1 mark
Section B: Know how to use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge when constructing sentences
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B5. What is the main purpose of this sentence? The toaster you sold me always burns the bread even when I adjust it.
a. to amuse b. to flatter c. to apologise d. to complain 1 mark
B6. What is the main purpose of this sentence? I really enjoyed the fantastic speech you gave at the awards ceremony.
a. to amuse b. to flatter c. to apologise d. to warn 1 mark
B7. Which one of these is most suitable for an email to a friend? a. Hi there Joe, was just wondering if you were free to come to the cinema tonight? b. Dear Mr Jones, I am delighted to invite you to the cinema this evening. c. Please find attached invitation to the cinema for your perusal. d. To Joe Jones: Meeting: 22nd May: 6.30: Croydon cinema.
1 mark
B8. What type of communication is this? Dear Sir, I would like you to send me some information about your holidays in Italy. I saw your advertisement in
the paper. I enclose a stamped addressed envelope. Yours faithfully, Ms B. Smith
a. a report b. a formal letter c. an informal letter d. a memo 1 mark
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B9. You forgot to send your friend a birthday card. Write a short note of apology.
1 mark
B10. Briefly describe what you think is the purpose of this text. The swinging sixties were out in force when students at the local secondary school performed their
version of the musical ‘Hairspray’. The cast had special vintage hair and makeup created for them.
1 mark
B11. Circle four words or phrases in this text which encourage people to try out the recipe. Why not make this truly delicious, pink, raspberry jelly that your family will absolutely love. It’s extremely
easy. Break up the jelly into a bowl and add boiling water. As an extra special treat you could add some juicy fresh raspberries to make it extra fruity and greatly enhance the flavour. Serve it with thick, fresh cream when cool. You could even sprinkle some flaky chocolate on top to make it even more attractive.
2 marks
B12. Rewrite the following letter below using three of the following words and phrases to enhance its message. considerable / very / please / however / a lot / enjoyable / sadly
Dear headmaster My daughter has been happy at your school. She has been crying in the mornings before school. This is
distressing for us and is causing me worry. Could you phone me to discuss what is wrong.
3 marks Section B total: 15 marks
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C1. Write the passive version of this sentence. The police questioned a man.
1 mark
C2. Write this sentence in the past tense. The athlete is running very fast and wins the race.
1 mark
C3. Underline the mistakes in this sentence. Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down.
1 mark
C4. Tick the correct sentence. A team of top doctors were helping the very sick child. A team of top doctors was helping the sick child.
1 mark
C5. Write the missing word in this sentence. Abdul had just started a new job and introduced to his new colleagues at the meeting.
1 mark
Section C: Be able to spell words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar technical words
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C6. Put the correct pronoun into this sentence. Maria has to go to the airport tomorrow. Can you give a lift? 1 marks
C7. Add the correct punctuation to the following paragraph. Born on May 27th 1975 Jamie Oliver grew up above his parents Essex pub where he helped in the
kitchens and experimented with his mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking. After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, He’s a millionaire has cooked dinner for the prime
minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants. His success is amazing.
4 marks
Section C total: 10 marks
End of assessment
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Constructing sentences mark scheme
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Question
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Answer
Colon needs to go after the word items.
a
Comma after stolen and after glasses.1 mark for each correct comma.
Colon after started
d
a in it’s and c in they’re - 1 mark for each correct apostrophe
apostrophe in town: town’s: 1 mark comma after emergency department:
1 mark: Comma after decision 1 mark, Colon or comma after said 1 mark:
comma after changes 1 mark, semi colon after transport; 1 mark Apostrophe
in well=We’ll 1 mark
Marks
1
1
2
1
1
2
7
15
10
Available marks
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Question
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
Answer
b
d
c
c
d
b
a
b
Free text: Learner should use appropriate informal language to a friend, as note
form with an apology or similar.
Fre text: Explainging that the text could be a newspaper or magazine review of
a musical or similar.
The learner should select four words from the following list. Truly, delicious,
absolutely, extremely, juicy, extra special, fresh, fruity, extra. Half a mark for
each word.
The learner should rewrite the letter. They have been asked to put in
threeenhancing words or phrases.
Dear headmaster, My daughter has been very happy at your school. However,
she has been crying a lot in the mornings before school. This is very distressing
for us and is causing me considerable worry. Please could you phone me to
discuss what is wrong.
One mark for each appropriate and grammatically correct use of words given.
Marks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
15
10
Available marks
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Question
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
Answer
A man was questioned by the police.
The athlete was running very fast and won the race. They need to identify both
verbs to get the mark.
Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down. They need to
identify both verbs to get the mark.
Second sentence
himself
her
There are four missing pieces of punctuation. They have been inserted into
the following text. Born on May 27th 1975, Jamie Oliver grew up above his
parent’s Essex pub where he helped in the kitchens and experimented with his
mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking.
After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, “”He’s a millionaire, has cooked
dinner for the prime minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants.
His success is amazing.””1 mark for the comma after 1975. 1 mark for the
apostrophe in parent’s. 1 mark for the comma after millionaire. 1 mark for
opening the inverted commas after said and closing them after amazing.
Marks
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
10
6
Available marks
Pass mark
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Section 8Unit: Working with
2D and 3D shapes
and space
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Time Allowed 1 hour
In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:
• Know how to use common 2D representations of 3D objects• Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines
Candidate instructions:
• Read the questions carefully. • Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct
answer.
At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.
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Section A: Know how to use common 2D representations of 3D shapes
A1.
How many faces does this solid cuboid shape have? a. 4 b. 8 c. 12 d. 6 1 mark
A2.
The number of lines of symmetry for a regular pentagon is: a. 5 b.7 c. 8 d. 10 1 mark
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A3. The diagram shows a model made from 8 cubes.
Complete shading the squares to show the side view of the model.
1 mark
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A4. Complete the shading to make a net of a cuboid.
1 mark
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A5. The diagram is the net of a cube. The top side of the box is coloured in grey
Side 1
Side 2
Side 3 Side 4
Side 5
Which side will be at the bottom? a. Side 1 b. Side 2 c. Side 3 d. Side 4 e. Side 5 1 mark
A6. Complete the net to make a 2-D representation of a prism
1 mark
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A7. Which of the following nets is not a 2-D representation of a cube?
A8. This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is: a. a prism b. a triangular pyramid c. a rhombus 1 mark
1 mark
A B C
D
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A9. This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is: a. a rhombus b. a cylinder c. a cone d. a sphere 1 mark
A10. This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is a. a cylinder b. a sphere c. a prism d. a cone 1 mark
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A11. This map shows roads connecting a number of towns.
2km
2km
2km
1km
1.5km
2km
1km
2.5km
3km
4.5km
Z T
RS
P
X
V
Y
W
Which route from R to W is the shortest distance? a. R - Z - W b. R - S - P - X - Y - W c. R - V - T - Y - W 1 mark
A12. The diagram shows the plan of an apartment.
!
8m
2m
8m
16m
15.5m
7.5m
Room GL
W
The dimensions of Room G are:
W =
L =
1 mark
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A13. The plan shows the details of the lawn and flower-beds in a rectangular walled garden.
63m
18.5m
23.5m
45m
length
LAWN
FLOWER BED FLOWER BED
FLOWER BEDFLOWER BED
What is the total length of all the flower beds? Answer m 1 mark
What is the total length of the route? Give your answer in kilometres. Answer m 1 mark
Section A total: 14 marks
A14. The plan of a common shows the route for walkers.
740m410m450m
340m
300m
590m1.2km
370m
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Section B: Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines
B1. Look at the set of lines below.
A
B
C
D 1 mark
B2. Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.
The number of pairs of parallel lines is a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
B3. Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.
1 mark
The size of angle P is a. 105˚ b. 110˚ c. 115˚ d. 120˚
1 mark
65˚
P
Identify the lines that are parallel
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B4. Look at the set of lines below.
The size of angle W isa. 150b. 450c. 550d. 350
1 mark
45˚
W
B5. An irregular shape is being used for a design.
Draw two parallel lines in the diagram to divide the shape into two parallelograms and a right-angled triangle.
1 mark
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B6. An irregular shape is being used for a design.
Calculate the area of the shape. m2
1 mark
15m10m 10m
14m
B7. Look at the irregular shape below.
Draw lines to divide the shape into a trapezium, a right-angled triangle and an equilateral triangle. 1 mark
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B8. An irregular shape is being used for a design.
21m 15m
22m
34m
Calculate the area of the shape. m2
1 mark
B9. Scale drawing.
7.5cm
S
T
V
R
Scale 1 : 150
The actual length of RS isa. 20cmb. 300cmc. 750cmd. 1125cm
1 mark
B10. Scale drawing.
The actual perimeter length of this parallelogram isa. 2.2mb. 3.0mc. 3.52md. 4.4m
1 mark
3.2cm
5.6cm
Scale 1 : 25
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B11. Scale drawing.
The actual volume of this rectangular box isa. 480cm3
b. 2880cm3
c. 17,280cm3
d. 28,800cm3
1 mark
8cm
4cm
2.5cm
Scale 1 : 6
B12. Scale drawing.
Scale 1 : 20
3cm
3.5cm
The actual area of this right-angled triangle isa. 105cm2
b. 210cm2
c. 2100cm2
d. 4200cm2
1 mark
Section B total: 12 marks
End of assessment
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Question
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
Answer
d
a
c
b
b
d
c
W = 7.5, L = 6.5
84
4.4km
Marks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
14
8
Available marks
Pass mark
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Question
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
Answer
a & c
b
c
b
175
642
d
d
c
c
Marks
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
7
Available marks
Pass mark