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In this practical task students design a net for a lidded cardboard cube to hold a tennis ball. They then cut out and construct the cube.

In this practical task students predict what the widthwise and lengthwise cross-sections of a selection of fruit and vegetables would look like.

Students calculate an exact square root and estimate approximate square roots by finding the length of the square flower bed of a given area, and give an explanation for their answers.

Students display data on a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph to show the times taken to complete two walks. The longer of the two walks is then identified.

Students show how they would carry out estimation of multiplication tasks.

Students use addition and subtraction to calculate the changing balance in a students back account.

Students use a calendar of one month of the year to assist them in making time calculations.

Students identify the different parts of algebraic expressions for the cost of repairing televisions.

Students write and solve equations for story problems describing practical situations.

Students solve a number of mathematical problems about the cost of a visit to the fair using algebraic expressions provided.

Students interpret a back-to-back bar graph comparing and identifying a pattern in the data.

Students interpret a back stem-and-leaf graph to answer questions about a measurement investigation.

Students are required to construct a composite bar graph based on Statistics New Zealand Time Use Survey data and are then required to make comparative statements based on gender.

Students identify significant figures in given numbers, and round numbers to a given number of significant figures.

Students perform calculations using whole numbers and negative numbers.

In this practical task, students collect data on the number of people in cars passing the school. They then record this, in a table and use the information to make a prediction.

In this practical task, students interpret information presented in a strip graph, regroup the data, construct a new strip graph, and answer questions about the data.

Students explain who is most likely to win a game based on spinners, and how the game could be made fair.

Each student designs a question and an associated scale to record other students' attitudes to mathematics.

Students construct a calendar to match given criteria and enter three events onto the calendar.

Students use raw data to construct a table and then a bar graph of the number of runs scored in softball games. Students are also required to make a statement about the results.

Students complete the total and mean columns in a table of sunshine hours. They then construct a bar graph and make a statement comparing some of the data.

Students conduct a practical, statistical investigation. They decide on a question, categories, conduct the survey, tally and graph the results on a bar graph.

In this practical task, students use their understanding of the link between capacity and volume to make cardboard containers that hold 250ml and 500ml of water.

Students complete a bar graph from details about paua diving and answer questions interpreting the data, including finding an average.