Practise Grade 6 Mathematics topical questions and answers using the original activities below. Work through one idea at a time, explain your answer and use the worked response to review your method. Choose questions that match the topics already covered in class.
Practice available on this page
Read the original questions and worked answers below. A downloadable Grade 6 Mathematics topical booklet is not currently listed in the checked collection. This page offers on-page practice and does not advertise a file download.
Original practice questions with worked answers
Attempt each question before expanding its answer. These examples were written for this page; they are not extracts from a downloadable booklet or an official assessment paper.
1. Percentage
Question: Find 15% of 800.
Show answer and explanation
10% of 800 is 80 and 5% is 40, so 15% is 120. You can also calculate 15/100 × 800. Check that the result is smaller than the whole amount.
2. Ratio
Question: Share KSh 1,200 in the ratio 2:3.
Show answer and explanation
There are 2 + 3 = 5 equal parts. Each part is 1,200 ÷ 5 = KSh 240. The shares are KSh 480 and KSh 720. Check that they add to KSh 1,200.
3. Volume
Question: Find the volume of a cuboid measuring 8 cm by 5 cm by 3 cm.
Show answer and explanation
Volume = 8 × 5 × 3 = 120 cm³. The three lengths describe the space occupied. Use cubic centimetres, not square centimetres, because volume counts three-dimensional units.
4. Mean
Question: Find the mean of 6, 8, 10 and 12.
Show answer and explanation
The sum is 36 and there are four values. Mean = 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Do not divide by the largest value; divide by the number of observations.
5. Common multiples
Question: Find the least common multiple of 6 and 8.
Show answer and explanation
Multiples of 6 include 6, 12, 18 and 24; multiples of 8 include 8, 16 and 24. The least positive common multiple is 24. It must be a multiple of both numbers.
How to review your Mathematics answers
- Read the instruction. Identify whether you need to name, explain, compare, calculate or give an example. Answer the task that was actually set.
- Make your reasoning visible. Show working for a calculation or give the detail that supports a written answer. A correct result without understanding is difficult to apply to a new question.
- Correct one difficulty. Record the error and explain the change needed. Try a similar example later without copying the worked answer.
Teachers and parents can use a short set to start a discussion, identify a misunderstanding and select a follow-up task. These activities provide focused practice; they do not certify coverage of every curriculum outcome or replace classroom teaching.
Frequently asked questions
Can I read the answers here?
Yes. Expand the answer beneath each original practice question. The explanation helps show how the response follows from the question.
Is there a downloadable booklet?
No downloadable booklet is currently listed for this subject in the checked Grade 6 topical collection. The questions and worked answers on this page can be used directly.
Are these complete examinations?
No. These are short topical practice activities. Use the classroom teaching sequence and your teacher’s guidance when choosing further revision.
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