Two (2) Diagnostic Math Tests - one for start of year with fractions, number, and a variety of other basics to check. Markscheme/solutions provided - one specifically for prior to a percentages unit, checking knowledge and skills in fractions and decimals concepts. No solutions provided. Written for Grade 8, but could be used for Grade 9 and (with perhaps some small adjustments) for younger grades.
Fractions work for students ready for more advanced work. This provides purposeful practice while challenging students to use fraction concepts to justify a maximum or minimum solution, or how many solutions are possible for a given calculation.