Numeracy Foundation June 2018 Unit 1 Q1
1. The following information was taken from the internet in 2017.
Highest temperatures recorded in the UK:
| United Kingdom | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 38·5°C (101·3°F) | Faversham, Kent | 10 August 2003 |
| Northern Ireland | 30·8°C (87·4°F) | Knockarevan, County Fermanagh Belfast, County Antrim | 30 June 1976 12 July 1983 |
| Scotland | 32·9°C (91·2°F) | Greycrook, Scottish Borders | 9 August 2003 |
| Wales | 35·2°C (95·4°F) | Hawarden Bridge, Flintshire | 2 August 1990 |
Lowest temperatures recorded in the UK:
| United Kingdom | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| England | –26·1°C (–15·0°F) | Newport, Shropshire | 10 January 1982 |
| Northern Ireland | –18·7°C (–1·7°F) | Castlederg, County Tyrone | 24 December 2010 |
| Scotland | –27·2°C (–17·0°F) | Braemar, Aberdeenshire Altnaharra, Sutherland | 11 February 1895 and 10 January 1982 30 December 1995 |
| Wales | –23·3°C (–9·9°F) | Rhayader, Powys | 21 January 1940 |
Use the information above to answer the following questions.
(a) What was the lowest temperature recorded in the UK in °C? [1]
Lowest temperature: …………… °C
(b) Using the values in the table, what is an approximate value for 40°C in °F?
Circle your answer. [1]
Circle your answer. [1]
80°F 95°F 100°F 105°F 120°F
(c) Calculate the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures recorded in Wales in °C. [2]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| -27.2 (°C) | B1 | Accept -27.2(°C) with -17(.0 °F) Allow -27 or 27.2 as evidence of identifying lowest temperature. Do not accept Scotland |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 105 (°F) | B1 |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 35.2 - - 23.3 or equivalent | M1 | Allow -23.3 – 35.2 |
| 58.5(°C) | A1 | Allow -58.5(°C) If no marks award SC1 for a calculation using 35.2 and 23.3 e.g. 35.2 – 23.3 (= 11.9) |