2019 Ks1 Mathematics Test Mark Schemes
2019 Ks1 Mathematics Test Mark Schemes
2019 Ks1 Mathematics Test Mark Schemes
Key stage 1
Mathematics test
mark schemes
Paper 1: arithmetic
Paper 2: reasoning
2019 key stage 1 mathematics test mark schemes
Contents
1. Introduction 3
9. Example responses 20
9.1 Examples of responses from question 29 20
9.2 Examples of responses from question 32 22
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1. Introduction
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for the development and delivery of
statutory tests and assessments. STA is an executive agency of the Department for Education.
The 2019 tests assess the national curriculum. This test has been developed to meet the
specification set out in the test framework1 for mathematics at key stage 1.
A new test and new mark schemes will be produced each year.
The key stage 1 tests will be marked internally within schools to inform teacher assessment.
Scaled score conversion tables are not included in this document. Conversion tables will be
produced as part of the standards maintenance process. Scaled score conversion tables2 for
the 2019 tests will be published in June 2019.
The mark schemes are provided to use when marking pupils’ responses. The pupil examples
are based on responses gathered from the test trialling process. It is important, when marking,
to refer to the general marking principles, the additional guidance and the exemplars section,
to ensure marking is accurate and consistent.
1 www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-mathematics-test-framework
2 www.gov.uk/guidance/scaled-scores-at-key-stage-1
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The references below are taken from the test framework. A question assessing 2M1, for
example, assesses ‘compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results
using >, < and =’ and is taken from the year 2 programme of study.
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The practice questions are not marked as they are completed by the pupils together with the
test administrator as an introduction to the test.
The marking information for each question is set out in the form of tables (sections 7 and 8).
The ‘Qu.’ column on the left-hand side of each table provides a quick reference to the question
number and part.
The ‘Mark’ column indicates the total number of marks available for each question part.
The ‘Additional guidance’ column indicates alternative acceptable answers, and provides
details of specific types of answer that are unacceptable. Other guidance, such as the range of
acceptable answers, is provided as necessary.
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Example responses are also included in section 9 for the two working mark questions in
Paper 2: reasoning. These should act as your guide when you are marking these questions.
1. The answer does not Those marking the test will use their judgement to
closely match any of decide whether the answer corresponds with details
the examples in the in the ‘Requirement’ column of the mark scheme.
mark scheme. Refer also to the ‘Additional guidance’ column and to
the examples of responses where appropriate.
2. The pupil has answered in Pupils may provide evidence in any form as long as
a non-standard way. its meaning can be understood. Diagrams, symbols
or words are acceptable ways to present an answer.
3. The answer is correct, Always award the mark for a final response that
but the wrong working is correct.
is shown.
5. The correct answer has You should not award any marks for crossed out
been crossed (or rubbed) answers or working.
out and not replaced.
6. The answer in the answer Give precedence to the response provided in the
box is wrong, but the answer box over any other workings. However, in a
correct answer is shown 2-mark question, one mark may still be awarded for
in the working. evidence of a complete, correct method or a partial
step, as indicated in the 'Requirement' column.
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7. More than one answer If all provided answers are correct (or a range of
is given. answers is given, all of which are correct), a mark
will be awarded unless the mark scheme states
otherwise. If both correct and incorrect responses
are given, no mark will be awarded unless the mark
scheme states otherwise.
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11. The pupil transposes digits A pupil transposes digits by reversing their order,
in their answer. for example, 83 instead of 38.
12. The pupil has worked out A transcription error can occur when the pupil
the answer correctly, but miscopies the correct answer from the end of their
then copied the wrong working into the answer box.
answer into the answer box.
Give precedence to the answer given in the answer
box over any other workings. There may be cases
where the incorrect answer is a transcription error,
in which case you may check the pupil’s intention
and decide whether to award the mark(s).
13. The answer correctly ‘Follow through’ marks for an answer may only be
follows through from earlier awarded when specifically stated in the mark scheme.
incorrect work.
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1 6 1m
2 20 1m
3 12 1m
4 100 1m
5 70 1m
6 37 1m
7 30 1m
8 102 1m
9 44 1m
10 4 1m
11 88 1m
12 91 1m
13 7 1m
14 53 1m
15 19 1m
16 46 1m
17 4 1m
18 60 1m
19 14 1m
20 2 1m
21 45 1m
22 48 1m
23 18 1m
24 8 1m
25 54 1m
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1 Correct day (Wednesday) ticked as shown: 1m Accept any other clear way of indicating
the correct answer.
Friday
Wednesday
Saturday
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3 Two correct shapes ticked as shown: 1m Both correct shapes must be indicated for
the award of the mark.
4 2 1m
5 86 1m
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Written questions
7 All three signs written correctly as shown: 1m All three signs must be correct for the
award of the mark.
23 | 1 = 22
40 | 1 = 39
19 + 1 = 20
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8 Three correct dice circled as shown: 1m All three correct dice must be indicated for
the award of the mark.
3×2
5×2
10 Both 3 AND 6 given, in any order. 1m Both numbers must be given for the award
of the mark.
1
of 6 =3
2
12 Number sequence completed as shown: 1m All three numbers must be correct and in
the order shown for the award of the mark.
16 14 12 10 8 6
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13 Number pairs completed as shown: 1m Both numbers must be correct for the
award of the mark.
15 Correct purse indicated as shown: 1m Accept any other clear way of indicating
the correct answer.
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16 Two correct shapes indicated as shown: 1m Both correct shapes must be indicated for
the award of the mark.
12 1
11
10 2
9 3 quarter to four
8 4
7 6 5
12 1
11
10 2
9 3 quarter past four
8 4
7 6 5
18 Correct shape indicated as shown: 1m Accept any other clear way of indicating
the correct answer.
19 Number sentence given in the following order 1m All four numbers in the number sentence
as shown: must be correct and in the order shown
for the award of the mark.
5 + 6 + 7 = 18
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20 Correct shape indicated as shown: 1m Accept any other clear way of indicating
the correct answer.
21 Award TWO marks for three number 2m Accept any other clear way of indicating
sentences completed correctly, i.e. the correct answers, e.g. matching correct
cards to answer boxes.
54 | 20 = 34
10 + 88 = 98
22 3 (children) 1m
24 6 (points) 1m
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25 The following five coins given in any order: 1m All five coins must be correct for the
award of the mark.
10p, 10p, 10p, 5p, 2p
Numbers may be written in any order.
OR Do not award the mark if additional
incorrect numbers are given as part
20p, 10p, 5p, 1p, 1p of the answer.
OR
26 Number sentence completed correctly 1m All three numbers must be correct for the
as shown: award of the mark.
Do not accept 30 ÷ 10 = 3
30 } 3 = 10
27 Correct children indicated as shown: 1m Accept any other clear way of indicating
the correct answer, e.g. the two names
only indicated on the pictogram and not in
Ben Kemi the expected place.
28 Number sentence completed correctly as 1m Both numbers must be correct for the
shown: award of the mark.
1 6 + 1 3 = 2 9
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29 Award TWO marks for the correct answer 2m (Refer to general marking principle 6 on
of 40 (g). page 6.)
If the answer is incorrect or missing, award 1m (Use the example responses given on
ONE mark for evidence of a complete, pages 20 and 21 to help you determine
correct method, e.g. how many marks can be awarded.)
• 100 − 25 − 35 = (incorrect or no answer)
• 25 + 35 = 70 (error)
100 − 70 =
OR
OR
• Sight of 75, 65 or 60
31 26 (beads) 1m
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32 Award TWO marks for the correct answer 2m (Refer to general marking principle 6 on
of 20 (p). page 6.)
If the answer is incorrect or missing, award 1m (Use the example responses given on
ONE mark for evidence of a complete, pages 22 – 23 to help you determine how
correct method, e.g. many marks can be awarded.)
• 90 − 35 − 35 = (incorrect or no answer)
OR
• 90 – 2 × 35 =
OR
• 90 – 35 = 54 (error)
54 – 35 =
• 90 – 70 = (incorrect or no answer)
• 3
5 × 2 = 60 (error)
90 – 60 =
OR
OR
• Sight of 70 or 55
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9. Example responses
9.1 Examples of responses from question 29
1 1
Sasha and Hassan have recorded the same incorrect answer in the answer box.
In her working, Sasha has shown a complete, correct method with an arithmetic error. Although her final
answer is incorrect, she is awarded one mark for the complete, correct method.
Hassan, in comparison, has only provided a partial method. He has correctly added Sita’s and Ben’s
chocolate chips, but has not subtracted that total from 100. Although his method is not complete, he is
awarded one mark for a partial method correctly evaluated.
1 0
Alex and Joanna have both used a number line as part of their method.
In his method, Alex first subtracts 25g from 100g to get 75g. He then attempts to subtract 35g from 75g and
makes an arithmetic error. Although he has given an incorrect final answer, he can be awarded one mark for
a complete, correct method.
In contrast, Joanna’s method cannot be considered complete or correct as there is no indication that she is
subtracting either Ben’s or Sita’s chocolate chips, so no marks are awarded.
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1 0
Katie and Luke have both recorded an incorrect answer of 50 in the answer box.
In her working, Katie has shown a partial step of correctly evaluating the sum of 25 and 35 and is awarded
one mark for sight of 60.
Luke’s working, in contrast, shows no evidence of a correctly evaluated partial step or a complete correct
method and therefore is awarded no marks.
1 0
Both Priya and Jude have used a pictorial method to obtain an answer.
Priya has correctly drawn 100 chocolate chips, and crossed out 25 chocolate chips from one end and 35
from the other. However, she miscounts her remaining chocolate chips, giving her an incorrect answer of 42.
She is awarded one mark for a complete, correct method.
Although Jude has correctly recorded 10 marks representing 100 chocolate chips, he has only subtracted 50
chocolate chips and not 60. His method is therefore not correct and he is awarded no marks.
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2 1
In their methods, both Nathan and Staci have provided methods with their final answers.
Nathan initially wrote 70(p) as his final answer but he crossed that response out and replaced it with the
correct answer of 20(p). Therefore, he is awarded two marks for the correct answer.
Staci, in her method, multiplied 35 by 2 to obtain 70 and shows the intention to subtract that answer from 90.
Although her final answer is incorrect, Staci is awarded one mark for showing a complete, correct method.
1 0
Lauren and Jason have both provided an incorrect answer but have used pictorial methods.
Lauren has drawn 90 circles to represent 90p and even though she crossed off 70 circles, she then
miscounted resulting in an error in her final answer. She is awarded one mark for a complete correct method.
In contrast, Jason has not drawn 90 circles and although he has crossed off 35 of these, he cannot be
awarded a mark for a correctly evaluated partial method as he has not written down 55 (or 70) either in his
working or as his final answer. Therefore, he is awarded no marks.
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1 1
Parker and Gwen have both provided the same incorrect final answer and have included their methods.
Although Parker has only evaluated the first step, he has shown a complete and correct method, therefore he
is awarded one mark.
Gwen has only shown her method for the first step, which she has correctly evaluated using partitioning.
Although her method is not complete, she is awarded one mark for a correctly evaluated partial method.
1 0
Sandeep and Bethany have both given incorrect final answers with a partial method.
Sandeep has not recorded all aspects of his method and has arrived at the incorrect answer of 15(p). There is
no written evidence of a complete, correct method. However, he is awarded one mark for sight of 55 in
his working as this implies that he has correctly evaluated a partial method (90 − 35).
Bethany has shown a correct partial method of 35 subtracted from 90. However, as she has not correctly
evaluated this step, she is awarded no marks.
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Paper 1: arithmetic and Paper 2: reasoning
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