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Students use trigonometry to find missing distances in three everyday problems.

Task: Answer two questions about setting up a fair test and another about insulating houses. Assessment focus: controlling variables.

Task: Investigate the length of shadows in relationship to the sun's position. Assessment focus: interpreting a model.

Students are provided with a sequence of diagrams showing the erosion of a waterfall by a river over time. Students complete diagrams for two other waterfall erosion sequences. Each waterfall has different combinations of layers of soft and hard rocks.

Students read some information about testing the absorbency of different papers. They outline two features that need to be kept the same if the tests were to be fair.

Students identify qualities of structure, voice, body language, and rapport for a speech.

Task: Complete a diagram of the length and position of a shadow of a flagpole. Assessment focus: shadows in relation to sun's position.

Students look at two diagrams. The first shows iron nails in test tubes with boiled water or tap water, the second shows iron nails with moisture either present or absent. Students answer five questions about these investigations.

Students draw in the next two shapes in a spatial pattern, complete a table and rules about the pattern, then calculate the number of triangles in the 8th shape.

Students answer five questions about 'fair testing' for an outlined investigation.

Students complete linear equations for given word problems involving multiplication.

Students interpret information from a flowchart to calculate the total costs of different sized groups staying in a motel for varying lengths. They also complete a linear algebraic equation to show the costs of one group's stay.

Students prepare a persuasive speech on an issue they have strong opinions about. Features of persuasive speech are outlined. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Task: Investigate mass required to lift a small rock when changing distance from pivot. Assessment focus: levers.

Students read a passage about a proposed fair test and then list four variables that need to be controlled.

Task: Answer questions about the relationship between mass and stretch. Assessment focus: graph interpretation.

The results of three different crosses between long-haired and short-haired rabbits have been provided. Students state, with a reason which characteristic is dominant and complete a punnet square for one of the crosses.

Students answer questions from a histogram of distance of discus throws. Calculation is required.

The context for this oral assessment is an informative speech about a famous person. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students use the measurements of a swimming pool and surrounding area to calculate perimeter, area and quantity of tiles needed for the surrounds.

This task assess the ability to give a short speech that teaches the audience something new. Scoring guides are provided.

Students prepare a talk for a group or the class about a book. The assessment focus is on both content and delivery. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.

Students prepare an instructive speech from a list of topics. The assessment focus is on explaining the logical steps needed to develop a skill or complete a task. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.

Students present a 'show and tell' for a small group. The focus includes discussion, handling questions, and bringing the session to a close. Speaking assessment guide C (Peer assessment) is suitable for this task.

Students give a 'show and tell' speech to a group of 4-5 students. The audience will ask questions at the conclusion of the speech. Scoring guides are provided for teachers.