Wednesday, June 30, 2021 (Upper Maths Revision)

1. Write in figures one hundred and four thousand and twenty-four.

2. Express 5 3/5 as an improper fraction

3. In the number 2315.084 write the digit which gives the number of:

a. thousandths ______________ b. ones ______________ c. tenths

4. Write a fraction with a denominator of 7 and a numerator of 12.

6. The perimeter of a table is 84cm. If its width is 15cm, what is its length?

8. If N + 6 = 6, then N =

9. Seth is half as tall as his brother Eli. If Eli is 158 cm tall, what is their total height?

10. Calculate the perimeter of the shape below. Be sure to complete all missing sides.

11. How many minutes did Chalise take to jog 1.5km? ______________

12. How much longer did Zoe take than Moesha? ______________

13. How long did Jenny have to wait for Zoe to come to the finish line?

14. The time in Jamaica is 1 hour behind the time in Barbados.

a) What time is it in Barbados when it is 5 a.m. in Jamaica? _______________

b) When it is 12 noon in Barbados, what is the time in Jamaica?

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Write a story entitled :

'THE HURRICANE'

In your story you must include:

- Where were you when the hurricane began?

- How did you feel?

-What did you see/hear, etc.

Describe everything in full detail.

Use the words and pictures below to assist you

Make your story interesting!

major hurricane lightning thunder flooding terror damage

high winds overflowing powerful scared howling winds

showers direct hit hurricane season

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