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

In this practical task, students measure two circular objects to find the circumference, diameter and the relationship between them (pi).

Students select the measurements of a piece of paper as it is folded multiple times.

Students complete a table showing the number of matchsticks used in a spatial pattern, identify the number of matchsticks required for a given shape, and describe the rule for the pattern.

Task: Answer questions about data in a table. Assessment focus: pulleys.

Students use the term force to explain why a heavier hammer could drive nails into denser material and explain density.

Students are asked to explain why the Southern Cross appears not to be in the same place in the night sky that it was a few months previously.

Students give two reasons why it is an advantage for a porcupine fish to inflate its body and have its spines stick out when it is in danger.

Students prepare a short farewell speech. This task has an assessment focus on contributing and on considering others. Oral Language Assessment Guide B is suitable for this task.

This practical task requires students to construct a model based on a diagram of a similar model. They then draw their model onto isometric paper.

Students draw five different views of a 3-dimensional cube model.

Students are asked one multiple-choice and one short answer question about fair testing.

Students explain a plastic recycling symbol. This resource assesses an aspect of knowledge helpful for making decisions about recycling.

For this practical task students are assessed on their ability to record their observations of the decomposition of a cut slice of pumpkin over a two week time period.

Students identify in which order candles will go out and explain their answer. Assessment focus: the role of oxygen in combustion.

Task: Answer questions about making a bike go faster. Assessment focus: friction; gearing.

A report about a topic of local, national, or international interest is prepared. The assessment focus is on opinions and information from the media. ARB scoring guides A and B are suitable for this task.

Students are given some information about simple machines, and are asked to label the effort, load, and pivot on three examples of simple machines.

Students identify the missing part of equations shown as number machines.

Students interpret information presented in a pie graph to answer questions.

Students carry out a simple experiment to illustrate refraction. They then explain why this happened.

Students complete a table and write a rule about the number of leaves on a growing plant.

Students interpret and graph linear equations of monthly charges for Internet access.

Students solve algebraic problems about people's ages using information given.

Students determine the correct probabilities for a series of coin throws.