KS3 Assessment - Calculating - Low ability

Question objectives

1. Add integers – written methods
2. Subtract integers – written methods
3. Estimate answers by rounding to the nearest 10
4. Add integers – mental methods
5. Subtract integers – mental methods
6. Recognise multiples
7. Calculate square numbers
8. Multiply by 10,100 and 1000.
9. Order negative integers
10. Calculate using negative numbers
11. Solve simple ratio and proportion problems
12. Solve simple ratio and proportion problems
13. Extension question: Round to the nearest 10

I have used this test to assess students prior to teaching. The class was a low ability Year 7 group. I used this to identify and bridge gaps in knowledge from key stage 2.