Preparation

2018 ICAS Mathematics Intro Paper © Janison Solutions Pty Ltd

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13.

Jai is using the number of cuts in the bottom edge of some keys to arrange them in order.

Between which two keys does this key belong?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

14.

This solid is made from stacked cubes.

How many cubes make up this solid?

(A) 14

(B) 8

(C) 7

(D) 6

15.

This picture shows a scarf that Zoe knitted.

She used a knitting needle to measure its length.

About how many knitting needles long is the scarf?

(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 5

(D) 7

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PRACTICE QUESTION

What is the missing number?

2 + 3 = ??

(A)

2
(B)

3
(C)

4
(D)

5

Turn your answer sheet over and fill in the correct oval.

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