GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORK 2025
The framework lays out the basic design structure of the assessment by describing the subject content that should be assessed and the skills and types of items that should
be developed. It also describes how the various design factors should be balanced across the assessment. It is based on the subject content as in the Annual Teaching Plan
(ATP) for 2024 and other dimensions of the assessment e.g., Fundamentals. The framework informs the test and not the other way round.
TERM 4 TEST
WEIGHTING OF TOPICS
TIME AS % MARK
TOPIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS MARKS
PER ATP
Count, order, compare,
Addition and subtraction Multiplication Division
Whole numbers 45 hrs represent, and place value Solving problems 22 ± 1 27 ± 2
(6-digit numbers) (4-digit by 3-digit) (4-digit by 3- digit)
(6 – 9 digit numbers)
Common Fractions 15 hrs Describe and order fractions Calculations with fractions Solving problems Equivalent forms 7±1 9±2
Decimal Fractions 12 hrs Describe and order fractions Calculations with decimals Solving problems Equivalent forms 6±1 7±2
Number Sentences 6 hrs Write number sentences Solve and complete number sentences Check solutions by substitution 3±1 4 ±2
Numeric Patterns 6 hrs Investigate and extend patterns Input and output values Equivalent forms 3±1 4±2
Geometric Patterns 6 hrs Investigate and extend patterns Input and output values Equivalent forms 3±1 4±2
Length 6 hrs Practical measurement, instruments, and units Calculations and problem-solving involving length 3±1 4±2
Properties of 2-D shapes 12 hrs Range of shapes Characteristics of shapes Angles 6±1 7±2
Properties of 3D objects 6 hrs Range of objects Characteristics of objects 3±1 4±2
Symmetry 3 hrs Recognize, draw, and describe lines of symmetry in 2D shapes 1±1 1±2
Transformations 6 hrs Describe patterns 3±1 4±2
Perimeter, Area & Volume 9 hrs Perimeter Measurement of area Measurement of Volume 4±1 5±2
Mass 9 hrs Practical measurement, instrument, and units Calculations and problem-solving involving mass 4±1 5±2
Time 6 hrs Reading time Reading calendars Calculations and problem-solving involving time 3±1 4±2
Capacity and Volume 6 hrs Practical measurement, instrument, and units Calculations and problem-solving involving capacity/volume 3±1 4±2
Data Handling 12 hrs Organise Data Represent data Analyse, interpret and report data 6±1 7±2
TOTAL 165 hrs 80 100
TOTAL MARKS: 80 DURATIONS: 1.5 HOURS
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
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QUESTION 1
Item Content Area Cognitive Level of
Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
No. Levels Difficulty
1.1 NOR Whole numbers Order numbers up to at least 9-digit numbers (descending order). R E 1
1.2 NOR Whole numbers Recognize the place value of digits in whole numbers to at least 9-digit numbers. K E 1
1.3 NOR Whole numbers Represent numbers up to at least 9-digit numbers (Write numbers in words / in symbols) K E 1
1.4 NOR Common fractions Compare common fractions, including specifically tenths and hundredths. R M 1
1.5 NOR Decimal fractions Order decimal fractions to at least two decimal places (ascending order). R M 1
1.6 PFA Number Sentences Write number sentences to describe problem situations R M 1
1.7 PFA Number sentences Solve and complete number sentences by inspection. R M 1
1.8 Measurement Length Practically measure 2D shapes and 3D objects using measuring instrument. K E 1
1.9 Space & Shape Symmetry Recognize lines of symmetry in 2D shapes K E 1
1.10 Data handling Analysing Data Analyse data by answering questions related to central tendencies (mode). K E 1
TOTAL 10
QUESTION 2: WHOLE NUMBERS
Content Area Cognitive Level of
No. Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
2.1 NOR Whole numbers Order numbers up to at least 9-digit numbers (Use <, > 𝑜𝑟 =) . R E 1
2.2 NOR Whole numbers Addition of whole numbers up to 6- digits numbers. R M 2
2.3 NOR Whole numbers Subtraction of whole numbers up to 6-digits numbers. R M 2
2.4 NOR Whole numbers Multiplication of at least whole 4-digit by 3-digit numbers. R M 4
2.5 NOR Whole numbers Division of at least whole 4-digit by 3-digit numbers, R M 4
2.6 NOR Whole numbers Solve problems involving measurement contexts (Addition or Subtraction) C M 3
2.7 NOR Whole numbers Solve problems involving comparing two quantities of different kind (ratio) or same kind (rate) P D 3
TOTAL 19
QUESTION 3: COMMON FRACTIONS AND DECIMAL FRACTIONS
Content Area Cognitive Level of
No. Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
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3.1 NOR Common Fractions Addition of common fractions in which one denominator is a multiple of one another. R M 2
3.2 NOR Common Fractions Subtraction of mixed numbers. R E 2
3.3 NOR Decimal Fractions Addition of decimal fractions. R M 2
Recognise equivalence between common fractions, decimals, and percentage forms of the
3.4 NOR Decimal Fractions R M 2
same number.
3.5 NOR Common Fractions Solve problems in contexts involving common fractions, including grouping, and sharing. P D 2
3.6 NOR Decimal Fractions Solve problems in contexts involving decimal fractions. (Subtraction) R M 2
TOTAL 12
QUESTION 4: NUMERIC AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS
Cognitive Level of
No. Content Area Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
4.1 PFA Numeric Patterns Investigate and extend numeric patterns C M 1
4.2 PFA Numeric Patterns Describe observed relationships or rules in learner’s own words. R E 1
Determine input, output values and rules for patterns and relationships using a flow
4.3 PFA Numeric Patterns C M 1
diagram.
4.4 PFA Geometric Patterns Investigate and extend geometric patterns C M 1
4.5 PFA Geometric Patterns Describe observed relationships or rules in learner’s own words. R M 1
4.6 PFA Geometric Patterns Determine input, output values and rules for patterns and relationships using a table. C M 1
TOTAL 6
QUESTION 5: PROPERTIES OF 2D SHAPES AND 3D OBJECTS AND TRANSFORMATIONS
Cognitive Level of
No. Content Area Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
5.1 Space and Shape Properties of 2D shapes Describe, sort and name 2D shapes in terms of number of sides, curved and straight sides; K E 4
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length of sides; size of angles.
Recognise and name angles in 2D shapes such as acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex and
5.2 Space and Shape Properties of 2D shapes K E 2
revolution
Describe, sort, and compare 3D objects in terms of number and shape of faces; number of
5.3 Space and Shape Properties of 3D Shapes K M 3
vertices; number of edges.
5.4 Space and Shape Transformations Use transformations to describe patterns (Translation, Reflection, Rotation) R E 3
TOTAL 12
QUESTION 6: TIME; LENGTH AND MASS
Cognitive Level of
No. Content Area Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
6.1 Measurement Time Read, tell and write time in 12-hour and 24-hour formats on both analogue and digital instruments K D 1
6.2 Measurement Time Calculations and problem-solving related to time. C M 2
6.3 Measurement Length Calculate using millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), metres (m), kilometres (km) including conversions C E 2
6.4 Measurement Mass Convert between grams & kilograms to include fraction and decimal forms (to 2 decimal places). C M 2
6.5 Measurement Mass Solve problems in context involving mass. P D 2
TOTAL 9
QUESTION 7: PERIMETER, AREA AND VOLUME; CAPACITY AND VOLUME
Cognitive Level of
No. Content Area Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
7.1 Measurement Perimeter, Area & Volume Measure perimeter using rulers or measuring tapes. (Calculate the perimeter by adding up R E 1
distances on drawings in which lengths of sides are specified in mm, cm m or km. [Pentagon]
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7.2 Measurement Perimeter, Area & Volume Find areas of regular and irregular shapes by counting squares on grids. R E 1
Find volume of objects by interpreting pictures of stacks made of cubes/rectangular prisms or
7.3 Measurement Perimeter, Area & Volume C M 2
containers filled with cubes/rectangular prisms.
Convert between kilolitres, litres, and millilitres to include fraction and decimal forms (to 2
7.4 Measurement Capacity and volume R M 1
decimal places).
7.5 Measurement Capacity and volume Solve problems in context involving capacity. C M 2
TOTAL 7
QUESTION 8: DATA HANDLING
Cognitive Level of
No. Content Area Topic Concepts and Skills Marks
Levels Difficulty
8.1 Data handling Collecting and Organising Data Use tally marks and tables for recording K E 1
8.2 Data handling Interpreting Data Critically read and interpret data represented in bar graphs K M 2
8.3 Data handling Interpreting Data Critically read and interpret data represented in pie charts K M 2
TOTAL 5
MARK DISTRIBUTION
COGNITIVE LEVELS MARK ALLOCATION LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY MARK ALLOCATION
QUESTION TOPIC TOTAL
K R C P EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT
1. Multiple choice questions 5 5 - - 10 6 4 -
2. Whole numbers - 13 3 3 19 1 15 3
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3. Common Fractions and Decimal Fractions - 10 - 2 12 2 8 2
4. Numeric Patterns and Geometric Patterns - 2 4 - 6 1 5 -
5. Properties of 2D shapes and 3D objects & Transformations 9 3 - - 12 9 3 -
6. Time; Length and Mass 1 - 6 2 9 2 4 3
7. Perimeter, Area and Volume, Capacity and Volume - 3 4 - 7 2 5 -
8. Data Handling 5 - - - 5 1 4 -
MARKS 20 36 17 7 80 24 48 8
PERCENTAGES 25% 45% 21% 9% 100% 30% 60% 10%
EXPECTED PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL MARK (WEIGHTING) 25% 45% 20% 10% 100% 30% 60% 10%
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