A typical level 3 answer would include correct mathematical procedures but
usually doesn't contain enough written explanation or examples to provide
proof of understanding.
Here is a typical Level 4 answer regarding Multiples..
Question. Which numbers are common multiples of 3 and 5? Show the steps you
used.
a) 15 b) 135 c) 100 d)50
15 is a multiple of 3 because 3 divides evenly into 15 with no remainder.
( 3 x 5 = 15)
15 is a multiple of 5 because 5 divides evenly into 15 with no remainder.
(5 x 3 = 15)
135 is a multiple of 3 because 3 divides evenly into 135 with no remainder.
( 3 x 45 = 135)
135 is a multiple of 5 because 5 divides evenly into 135 with no remainder.
( 5 x 27 = 135)
100 is not a multiple of 3 as there is a remainder when I try to divide it in
evenly.
100 is a multiple of 5 because 5 divides evenly into 100 with no remainder.
(5 x 20 = 100)
50 is not a multiple of 3 as there is a remainder when I try to divide it in
evenly.
50 is a multiple of 5 because 5 divides evenly into 50 with no remainder.
( 5 x 10 = 50)
Therefore both a) 15 and b) 135 are multiples of 3 and 5 but c) 100 and d) 50
are not multiples of both 3 and 5 just the number 5.
