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Skills 1.
[USE A PENCIL. No pen.]

Numeracy and Literacy

1. [Numeracy] Integer Addition and Subtraction
a. 1+(1)
b. -2 - (+1)
c. 2 (-3)

2. Show how to multiply.

a)

1
6
2

b)

1
6
2
1

c)

d. -3 +(-3)

1
6( )
3

d) (

1
( )(3)
3

3. a) Draw three typical symbols for the general exponent button in use on
calculators.

b) Simplify each expression. Do not round. Use the exponent button on a

calculator as required.
1+.005

a) 23
b) 203
c)

4. a) Given: Line A has a length of 6 inches; line B has a length of 4 inches;

and line C has a length of 2 inches. Accurately draw each line using a
ruler or straightedge.
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Line A:
Line B:
Line C:
4. b) A RATIO is a comparison of values. Using the lines in the question
above,
state the following ratios in fraction form and in decimal form.
Ratio of A to B

Ratio of B to C

Ratio of C to A

Fraction:

Fraction:

Fraction:

Decimal:

Decimal:

Decimal:

5. [Think and Apply] Write to explain a real-world use that involves ratios.

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Measurement, Trigonometry, and Geometry

Perimeter: The distance around the edge of a shape, measured in linear
units.
Area: The number of squares required to cover a surface, measured in
squared units.
Volume: The space occupied by three-dimensional objects, measured in
cubic units.
6. Let a represent the side lengths of the triangle shown, measured in cm.
Let P

represent the perimeter of the triangle, measured in cm.

This algebraic equation or formula shows the
relationship between a and P, for this triangle.
P = 3a

Find the perimeter, when side a is 8 cm.

Show all work. [Formula; Substitution; Simplify]

Find the height (h) of this triangle, when side a is 8 cm. (Do not
round the answer.)

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7. Draw and label a simple right triangle. Use capital letters for the vertices
(corners) and the corresponding lower case letters for their opposite
sides. Show the 90 degree right angle symbol.

8. Unit conversions. Complete the chart. [Did you know that the Canadian
spelling is metre, but American it is spelling is meter?]
Millimetres
(mm)
1000

Centimetres (cm)
100
200

Metres
(m)
1

Kilometres (km)
0.001

.5
1234
Make your own
unique
example.

123.4

9. [Metric measurement] Using a ruler, measure and draw a square that is 1

square centimetre in actual size. Label the side lengths of the square.

How many square centimetres are in one square metre?

10. [Imperial measurement]. Using a ruler, measure and draw a square that
is 1 square inch in actual size. Label the side lengths of the square.

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How many square inches are in a square foot?

11. In the space provided, use a straightedge and draw a Cartesian plane
with X-values from -5 to +5; and Y-values from -5 to +5.
Then plot and label the points (0, 4), (4, 3), and (0, 0) on the graph.

12. Write to explain at least one application of the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Personal Finance
13. A BBQ that regularly costs $400 is on sale for 10% off.
a) Show how to calculate the discount. State the discount in proper
sentence form.

14. Determine the balance for a budget showing an income of $4000 per
month and expenses of $3900 per month. Complete the table to organize
and communicate your reasoning.
Budget for July Amount ($)
Income:
- Expense
s:
= Balance:
Does the balance show a deficit or a surplus? Explain.

Data Management
15. a) Calculate the mean score given this set of student marks: {80, 80,
30, 50}.

b) How many measurements were collected for each student? _________

c) Make a well-labelled bar graph of the data in the space below.

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Reflection on the mathematics in Skills 1.

DATE:_________________
What I Know:

What I Need to Know:

What I Learned:

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