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Grade 6 Exam

The document is a Grade 6 End-of-Year Examination focused on Length and Mass, consisting of three sections totaling 30 marks. It includes various questions on measuring instruments, unit conversions, and problem-solving related to weight and length. A memorandum is provided with answers and calculations for each question.

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Grade 6 Exam

The document is a Grade 6 End-of-Year Examination focused on Length and Mass, consisting of three sections totaling 30 marks. It includes various questions on measuring instruments, unit conversions, and problem-solving related to weight and length. A memorandum is provided with answers and calculations for each question.

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Grade 6 End-of-Year Examination

Length and Mass

Total Marks: 30

Instructions for Learners

- Read each question carefully before answering

- Write your answers neatly and legibly

- Use the correct units of measurement for each answer

- Show your calculations

Section A. [18 marks]

1. Identify and name two measuring instruments used for weighing


different types of food. (4)

2. What unit would be most suitable for measuring the weight of a


medium-sized dog? (2)

Choose the correct answer below

A. ml
B. g
C. kg
D. l
3. Convert 750 grams into kilograms. (2)
4. Complete the statement: 1 kilogram is equal to _____ grams. (2)
5. You have a toy truck that is 120 centimeters long. How many meters
long is the toy?

Choose correct answer below and show your working. (4)


A. 1m
B. 1,5m
C. 120cm
D. 1,2m
6. A fruit basket contains 3.5 kilograms of apples and 2.2 kilograms of
oranges. If you eat 0.5 kilograms of apples and give away 0.3
kilograms of oranges, how much fruit do you have left in total?

Pam says the total weight is 4.9kgs, is this TRUE or FALSE, show
calculations to prove. (4)

Section B: [6 marks]

7. A piece of string measures 5.75 meters. If you cut off 2.3 meters,
how many centimeters of string do you have left? Show your
calculations. (3)

8. Convert the following (3)


a) 600cm = m
b) 4,5m = cm
c) 1000cm = m

Section C: [6 marks]
9. Emma weighs 52 kilograms. She buys a bag of flour weighing 2.7
kilograms and a bag of sugar weighing 1.5 kilograms. What is her
total weight after carrying both bags? Show your calculation. (6)

MEMORANDUM

Section A: Knowledge and Routine Procedures (18 marks)

1. Kitchen scale

Measuring jug

2. Kilograms ; kgs

3. 0.75 kilograms

4. 1000 grams

5. D. 1.2 m

Calculation: 120 cm ÷ 100 = 1.2 m

6. TRUE (Problem solving)

Calculate the weight of apples after eating:

- Initial weight of apples: 3.5 kg

- Weight of apples eaten: 0.5 kg

- Remaining apples: 3.5 kg - 0.5 kg = 3 kg

Calculate the weight of oranges after giving some away:

- Initial weight of oranges: 2.2 kg

- Weight of oranges given away: 0.3 kg

- Remaining oranges: 2.2 kg – 0.3 kg = 1.9 kg

Calculate the total weight of fruit left:

- Total remaining fruit: 3 kg (apples) + 1.9 kg (oranges) = 4.9 kg

- Answer: 4.9 kg
Section B: Complex Procedures (6 marks)

7. Length of string after cutting:

- Initial length: 5.75 m

- Length cut off: 2.3 m

- Remaining length in meters: 5.75 – 2.3 = 3.45 m

- Convert to centimeters: 3.45 m = 345 cm

8. a) 6m

b) 450cm

c) 1m

Section C: Problem Solving (6 marks)

7.

- Emma’s weight: 52 kg

- Weight of flour: 2.7 kg

- Weight of sugar: 1.5 kg

Total weight = 52 + 2.7 + 1.5 = 56.2 kg (1 mark for the correct answer)

Calculation: 52 + 2.7 + 1.5 = 56.2 (5 marks for showing correct working)

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