: Addition, subtraction, and multiplication of polynomials. Short Multiplication Formulas : Applying Evaluation Criteria The work was typically scored out of a maximum of 9 points : Tasks 1–7 : 1 point each for a correct answer. : Applying properties of exponents

: Required only a short answer. Some were multiple-choice (one correct option out of four), while others required students to write in a numerical result. : Applying properties of exponents

: A more complex problem requiring a full written solution and explanation. Key Topics Covered : Applying properties of exponents