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Task: Order wheels according to technological development, then answer questions about advantages and disadvantages of different wheels. Assessment focus: how wheels work.

Task: Match simple machines to items, select length of bar to lift a rock, and draw how to set up bar and a block of wood to lift the rock. Assessment focus: levers.

Students explain the terms endangered and extinct. Students give two examples of animals that are endangered and give reasons for why these animal numbers have declined.

This task is about finding the solutions for linear equations.

Students complete a table based on an algebraic formula for free fall velocity, plot the results, and interpret the graph.

Students order possible items, work out the change from $10 or the shortfall for different items.

Students construct 3-dimensional shapes from plasticine and predict what the cross-section will be prior to cutting it.

Students draw cross-sections of different 3-dimensional objects.

Students calculate the volume of three different cuboid-shaped fish tanks given the height, length and width.

In this practical task, students work in small groups to present a dance based on geometric concepts.

Students evaluate and simplify algebraic expressions for the side lengths and perimeter of a composite shape. They then find x for a given perimeter.

Students use linear equations to help them solve word problems about the cost of computer repairs.

Students use coloured beads to make repeating pattern. They then identify the colour of specific beads in the pattern and explain how to work this out.

Students break given numbers into equal sized groups. Students must show their working.

Students calculate the lengths and areas of a road sign.

Students perform addition, multiplication, and percentage calculations based on information about the cost of buying and posting computer programs.

Students construct a line graph to show the relationship between Zoe's heartbeats at different times of the day.

Students cut out shapes and rotate them to find the number of times each shape fits onto itself in a complete turn.

Students use matchsticks to continue a triangular spatial pattern and write a rule to describe the number needed for each pattern. They then complete a table and a rule to show the relationship between the number of triangles and the number of matchsticks.

Using information given in pictures students write four word problems using the operation set out in each instruction.

Students use a diagram of, and information about a measuring cup (a cone) to calculate and answer questions about volume.

Students identify prime numbers from a series of group sizes and list all the factors of 36.

Students provide short written answers to questions on the advantages and disadvantages of interviews as source material. They then practise writing effective interview questions.

This task requires students to describe and compare line graphs of three different sets of data.

In the context of kicking a goal at rugby, students use Pythagoras' theorem to calculate distance. Students then use trigonometry to work out if the kick passes through the posts.