Practice Paper: Maths 1

Welcome to your first CSSE 11+ Mathematics practice paper! The CSSE Maths paper covers arithmetic, problem solving, and reasoning. This paper is split into two sections, just like the real exam.

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Instructions

• Time allowed: 60 minutes
• Total marks: 60
• Show your working where possible — method marks may be available
• You may NOT use a calculator
• If you are stuck, move on and come back later
• Manage your time — roughly 1 minute per mark
• Answers are at the end of this paper — do not look until you have finished!

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Section A: Arithmetic (30 marks)

Work out each calculation. Show your working.

Q1. 5,847 + 3,769 = ? (2 marks)

Q2. 9,004 - 4,657 = ? (2 marks)

Q3. 463 x 28 = ? (2 marks)

Q4. 2,016 / 14 = ? (2 marks)

Q5. What is the value of 8 squared + 5 squared? (2 marks)

Q6. Simplify the fraction 42/56 to its lowest terms. (1 mark)

Q7. Calculate 4/7 + 2/5. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. (2 marks)