ACCEL Math/Science Practice Test

This is a multiple choice exam designed to be completed within 10 minutes. Please choose the BEST answer.

Nadine is thinking about a certain integer that is: Less than -5 Greater than -12 Closer to -12 than to -5

1. Which of the following integers is Nadine most likely thinking about? A. -4 B. -6 C. -10 D. -14

The following list is an example of an ecosystem. Wolves prey on elk. Elk consume willow shrubs. Willow shrubs along stream banks provide shade. Bull trout require cool water temperatures.

2. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur as a result of a decreased wolf population? A. B. C. D. A decreased number of elk A decreased number of bull trout An increased number of willow shrubs An increased number of predators of wolves

The following diagram shows a balanced scale. The mass of the blocks on each side of the scale is the same.

n n

Legend = 2 grams

3. The mass of 1 block labeled by the letter n is A. B. C. D. 2 grams 4 grams 6 grams 8 grams

Joan makes 6 peanut butter sandwiches for her 4 children. Her oldest child eats 3 sandwiches and her youngest child eats of a sandwich.

4. How many sandwiches do Joans other 2 children eat if all the other sandwiches are eaten? A. B. C. D. 2 2 1 1

Sarah is paid $10.00 for each hour of work during regular time. If Sarah works for more than 8 hours in 1 day, she is paid her regular rate plus one-half of her rate for each hour that she works. 5. Which of the following expressions will determine how much Sarah is paid during the 3 hours of overtime? A. B. C. D. 3 10 + 10 2 10 2 + 10 3 3 [10 + (10 2)] 10 2 3 + 10

Four shapes were created by drawing bold lines on graph paper.

B C

6. Which shape contains 10% of the graph papers total area? A. B. C. D. Shape A Shape B Shape C Shape D

A sprinkler is located at point S. The sprinkler sprays water in a semicircular pattern as shown in the diagram below.

7. The sprinkler sprays water over an approximate area of

A. 314 m2 B. 628 m2 C. 1 256 m2 D. 2 512 m2

8. Evaluate: A. 7 B. 8 C. 11 D. 13

23 + (6 + 9) 3

Answers: C, B, D, A, C, A, B, D.

You have now completed the practice Math/Science ACCEL 9 Test.