Exam bloopers!

23 June 2011

Here are some exam answers to avoid. Using Create A Test should help reduce the following types of mistake...

1. Question: Expand (x+2)(x+3)

Answer: ( x + 2 ) ( x + 3 )

2. Question: Change 8/9 to a decimal.

Answer: 8.9

3. Write three thousand, nine hundred and seventy-three in figures

Answer: three thousand, nine hundred and seventy-three in figures

4. Question: There are 200 pupils in Year 9. Emma and John complete a survey to find out the most popular subject. Emma asks 10 pupils and John asks 50 pupils. Who's results will be more reliable?

Give a reason for your answer.

Answer: John, because he's a man.

5. Question: What is a random variable?

Answer: Someone with multiple personalities.

Who said exam marking was boring?

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