Are these textbook or past exam questions?

No. Every item is original and is not a textbook question or an official past paper.

What should a pupil check first in a bar chart?

Check what each square stands for, count the squares, then multiply the two numbers.

How do the three papers differ?

Paper 1 uses 1 per square, Paper 2 uses 2 per square, and Paper 3 compares five classes with a target.

P2 Maths Bar Charts Paper 2: Intermediate

2026-11-09

Tutor Prep Guide · P2 Maths

Ten original items, each with an answer and a one-line explanation.

Direct answers　Items 1-3 are basic, 4-6 intermediate and 7-9 challenge, with item 10 as the error review. Time yourself first, then check each answer and redo what is wrong.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	25
Difficulty mix	Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: P2 Maths: Bar Charts
Level	P2

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationEach square stands for 2 books. Monday has 3 squares. How many books were borrowed?
FoundationFriday has 6 squares. How many books were borrowed?
FoundationWhich day had the most books borrowed?
IntermediateHow many more books were borrowed on Tuesday than on Thursday?
IntermediateHow many books were borrowed in the five days?
IntermediateWhat is the mean number of books borrowed per day?
ChallengeIf each square stood for 3 books instead, how many books would Friday show?
ChallengeHow many more books must Monday lend to equal Friday?
ChallengeEach book borrowed on Wednesday is worth 5 dollars. What is the total value?
Error redoError review: someone read Friday as 6 squares and answered 6 books. What is correct?

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	6 books	3 × 2 = 6 books.
2	12 books	6 × 2 = 12 books.
3	Friday	Friday has 12 books, the largest of the five days.
4	6 books	10 − 4 = 6 books.
5	40 books	6 + 10 + 8 + 4 + 12 = 40 books.
6	8 books	40 ÷ 5 = 8 books.
7	18 books	6 × 3 = 18 books.
8	6 books	12 − 6 = 6 books.
9	40 dollars	8 × 5 = 40 dollars.
10	12 books	Each square is 2 books, so 6 × 2 = 12 books.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

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