Math Lessons

​Grade 6 Math Performance Task

In this slideshow, I want to give a few sample questions that I have made myself. After each sample question it will get harder and harder. At the end of the sample questions will be a small Mock Test consisting of 5 questions.

(Please note that I can make mistakes)

​Tips For The Performance Task Exam

• Always read the question more than once.

• Remember not to cram anything in your brain before the exam.

• Get a good rest before the exam.

• Bring everything you need in the exam (pencils, rubbers etc.).

• Make sure you are prepare mentally and physically for the Pep Examination.

• Read thoroughly.

• Focus on you, no one else.

​Example Question 1

​John received 30 marbles in the span of 3 days. He then received 50 marbles in the span of 5 days. How many marbles did he then receive in the span of seven days?


Try to answer the question first then look at the answer!

​Example Questions

​John received 30 marbles in the span of 3 days. He then received 50 marbles in the span of 5 days. How many marbles did he then receive in the span of seven days? 70


To find the answer we see that he received 30 marbles in the span of 3 days. 3 into 30 goes 10 times and 3 days multiplied by 10 equal 30, which is how many marbles he got, .: days x 10= marbles, so 7 multiplied by 10 equal 70.

You can also use proportion to solve the question!

Multiple Select

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​Jerry had 60 mangoes. He gave 14 to Sam, and Sam's brother gave Jerry triple of what he has now. Sam picked 30 apples out of his farm. How many apples does Jerry have now?



Read the questions carefully.

​Example Question 2

​Jerry had 60 mangoes. He gave 14 to Sam, and Sam's brother gave Jerry triple of what he has now. Sam picked 30 apples out of his farm. How many apples does Jerry have now? None



Did you get the trick? The information given did not state that Jerry got any apples but mangoes instead. This is why you should read carefully.

​Example Question 2

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Multiple Choice

Johnny got 15 apples. 2 of them were red, 6 were green and the rest were yellow. What percent of the apples were yellow?

• 32.56%

• 53%

• 55%
• 30%

Multiple Choice

Reduce the ratio 6:12 when both digits are multiplied by 82.

• 3:4

• 2:4
• 1:2

• 1:3

Multiple Choice

Mark ate 2 bags of chocolates in 4 days, 3 in 6 days and 10 in 20 days. How many did he eat in 50 days?

• 15 bags

• 25 bags

• 20 bags
• 30 bags

Multiple Choice

Mary shared 62 peanuts between her four friends and brother. If everyone was to get an equal amount, how many would be left over?

• 2
• 10
• 8
• 4

Multiple Choice

I went to the store and bought 51 mangoes, 25 apples and 62 peas. A recipe online required quadruple each of these items. How many more peas and apples would I need?

• 146 peas and 79 apples

• 200 peas and 100 apples
• 100 peas and 50 apples
• 142 peas and 75 apples