Tutor Guide - The answers

Introduction

Target audience

Overview

Using the materials

Technical

Accessibility

FAQ

About KSSP

Appendix A - Answers
- Communication
- Application of number

Appendix B
- The Symtel Files

Appendix C
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Skill areas comms

Appendix D
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Skill areas aon

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Level 1 - Carrying out calculations - Scale drawings

Check your skills - set A
Question 1:

A builder needs to cut a length of pipe to run along a kitchen wall. He cuts the pipe to the correct length using this plan.
How long is the pipe?

Answer:
B. 4m
 
Question 2:
A map has a scale of 2cm to 1km. A walk from Keld to Reeth is 17.5km.
How far is the distance on the map?
Answer:
D. 35cm
 
Question 3:

The drawing shows a scale plan of a kitchen.
What is the length, in metres, of the wall marked 'k'?

Answer:
B. 4.0m
 
Question 4:

A kitchen designer wants to show a 1.5m long table on the plan shown.
How long will the table be on the plan?

Answer:
B. 3.0cm
   
Check your skills - set B
Question 1:

A builder lays a square patio. He uses a scale drawing
What is the actual length of one side of the patio?

Answer:
C. 5m
 
Question 2:

This is part of the train timetable from Bristol to London. A person needs to arrive in London by 7.45 in the morning.
What is the time of the latest train from Bristol she can catch?

Answer:
A. 0540
 
Question 3:

How long would a fence need to be in order to enclose this plot of land?

Answer:
A. 50m
 
Question 4:

A builder lays a square patio. The builder uses a scale drawing.
What is the actual length of one side of the patio?

Answer:
B. 3.5m