Primary 1 (Basic 1) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys
THIRD TERM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 1 (BASIC 1)
MATHEMATICS EXAM QUESTIONS
SECTION A – Objectives INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section.
1. _____ is a Nigeria currency.
[a] ₦5
[b] $5
[c] €5
2. The smallest currency in Nigeria is _____.
[a] ₦5
[b] 5k
[c] #5
3. 10k + 6k =
[a] 16k
[b] 15k
[c] 17k
4. Hand span can be used for measuring length of object.
[a] true
[b] false
[c] none of the above
5. l eat Lunch in _____.
[a] morning
[b] afternoon
[c] night
6. l go to school in the _____.
[a] morning
[b] afternoon
[c] night
7. ₦20 – ₦5 =
[a] ₦16
[b] ₦14
[c] ₦15
8. ₦35 + ₦5
[a] ₦45
[b] ₦46
[c] ₦40
9. Add these number together 14 + 12 + 13
[a] 40
[b] 38
[c] 39
10. _____ is a natural unit use for measurement.
[a] Hand span
[b] Ruler
[c] Tape rule
What is the name of these shapes?
12.

[a] Cube
[b] Cuboid
[c] Cylinder
13.

[a] Sphere
[b] Cube
[c] Cylinder
14. Tick the shorter line.
[a] _________________
[b] __________________
[c] ________________
15. Tick the heavier object
[a] 🚗
[b] 💍
[c] ⚽
16. 12 divided by 2.
[a] 3
[b] 6
[c] 4
SECTION B – MATHS EXAM
INSTRUCTION – Attempt all questions in this section.
1. Addition
A. ₦4 + ₦10 + ₦1 =
B. 5k + 10k + 5k =
C. 5k + 10 k =
D. ₦25 + ₦25 =
2. Calculate the change
Have Spend Change
A. ₦50 ₦25 ______
B. 10k 1k ______
C. ₦10 ₦7 ______
D. ₦200 ₦150 ______
3. Estimate if these objects are heavy or light ; Tick for heavy, X for light.
Heavy or Light
A. House _____
b. Flower _____
c. Pencil _____
d. Bell _____
4. Draw the following shapes:
A. Circle
B. Triangle
C. Square
D. Rectangle
5. What says the time?
A B C D

A. _____
B. _____
C. _____
D. _____
THIRD TERM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION PRIMARY 1 (BASIC 1) – ANSWER KEYS
SECTION A – Objectives
1. a (₦5)
2. b (5k)
3. a (16k)
4. a (true)
5. b (afternoon)
6. a (morning)
7. c (₦15)
8. c (₦40)
9. c (39)
10. a (Hand span)
11. c (Cylinder)
12. b (Cuboid)
13. b (Cube)
14. c (shortest line)
15. a (🚗 – car is heavier)
16. b (6)
SECTION B – Theory
1. Addition
A. ₦4 + ₦10 + ₦1 = ₦15
B. 5k + 10k + 5k = 20k
C. 5k + 10k = 15k
D. ₦25 + ₦25 = ₦50
2. Change
A. ₦50 − ₦25 = ₦25
B. 10k − 1k = 9k
C. ₦10 − ₦7 = ₦3
D. ₦200 − ₦150 = ₦50
3. Heavy or Light
A. House → Heavy (✓)
B. Flower → Light (X)
C. Pencil → Light (X)
D. Bell → Heavy (✓)
4. Shapes (Expected Drawings)
5. Time
A. 1:30
B. 5:44
C. 9:39
D. 3:00
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