These are mock examination questions for Yr 9 SATs. If you keep them in your reference in 2 years time they will be upgraded to GCSE questions, and in 4 years time will be of an A Level Standard.


Maths
Higher Tier Question

What is 2+2?

a) 0-2
b) 3-5
c) 6-7
d) 22

(correct answer is b – half marks can be awarded for d for creative thinking)

Lower Tier Question

1+1=

a) A window
b) A question
c) A mathematical expression
d) 2

(all answers are correct)


English
Higher Tier Question

For your literature paper you were asked to study the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. During the play we see how Lady Macbeth takes a central position in the first act but largely features towards the end of the play.

What letter does Shakespeare begin with? Discuss.

Lower Tier Question

For your Shakespeare paper you were asked to study the Mr Men book, Mr Happy.

Draw a picture of Mr Happy.


Science
Higher Tier Question

When coming up with his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein theorised it is impossible to accelerate an object to a velocity faster than the speed of light. It is also believed it is impossible to travel backwards through time.

However in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home they accomplish both. What colour toupee was William Shatner wearing in this film?

Lower Tier Question

What colour is Darth Vader’s lightsabre?