: Applying properties of exponents.
: A more complex problem requiring a full written solution and explanation. Key Topics Covered : Applying properties of exponents
Based on 7th-grade standards and materials for that year , students were tested on: Linear Equations : Solving equations with one variable
: Simplifying expressions and calculating numerical values. Linear Equations : Solving equations with one variable. Functions : Working with linear functions and their graphs. According to the official instructions
: Addition, subtraction, and multiplication of polynomials. Short Multiplication Formulas : Applying Evaluation Criteria The work was typically scored out of a maximum of 9 points : Tasks 1–7 : 1 point each for a correct answer.
: Required only a short answer. Some were multiple-choice (one correct option out of four), while others required students to write in a numerical result.
According to the official instructions , the work consisted of to be completed within 45 minutes . The structure was as follows: