Mathematics

MSA Review Booklet

Grade 8
Based on the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum
Companion to the Curriculum Framework Progress Guide
Prince George’s County Mathematics

√Manipulatives-Modeling-Monitoring-Mastery

Copyright July 30, 2008

Prince George’s County Public Schools

PGIN 7690-3510
Board of Education of Prince George’s County, Maryland
 BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND

Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., Chair

Ron L. Watson, Ph.D., Vice Chair
Donna Hathaway Beck
Pat J. Fletcher
Heather Iliff
R. Owen Johnson, Jr.
Rosalind A. Johnson
Linda Thornton Thomas
Amber P. Waller
Edward Burroughs III, Student Board Member
John E. Deasy, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools
William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D., Chief of Staff

Gladys Whitehead, Ph.D., Interim Chief Academic Officer

Kara Miley-Libby, Ed.D., Acting Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Judith Russ, Acting Coordinating Supervisor of Academic Programs
Gwendolyn F. Smith, Ph.D., Coordinating Supervisor, Comprehensive Instructional Support
Stephanie McLeod-Foster, Secondary Mathematics Supervisor

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 Acknowledgements

The Prince George’s County Public Schools Mathematics Department wishes to thank the following
professionals who worked on the Mathematics MSA Review Booklet-Grade 8 under the direction of
the Mathematics Team:

Beverly Acors Claudette Clarke

Kera Edler-Johnson Chitina Fulford
Martrice Green Leslie Hammond
Julie Hughey Londa James
Celeste Kell Amanda Morris
Paulette Napora Bryan Pierre
Carol Sisson Myrna Webb
Sheila Parham Beyunka Scates
Felice DeSouza Monique Jones
Unique Hunter Maisha Strong
Nathan Garner Megan King
Cherita Hogan Nakia Johnson
Terri Whitaker Elzora Bellamy
Garnetta Turner Valerie Nelson
Michelle Dyson

We would also like to thank the Curriculum Writing Production Staff for their assistance.

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 Directions for Student-Produced Response Items

Several questions in this test require you to enter your answer on a special grid like the one below:

1. Find the answer to the problem.

2. Write your answer in the boxes at the top of the grid.

• Print your answer with the first digit (or symbol) in the left answer box.
• Print no more than one digit or symbol in each answer box. Do not leave a blank answer box in the
middle of an answer.
• Be sure to write a decimal point or fraction bar in the answer box if it is part of the answer.

3. Fill in the appropriate bubble under each box in which you wrote your answer.

• Fill in only one bubble for each answer box used in your answer. Do not fill in a bubble under an
unused answer box.
• You must fill in the bubbles accurately to receive credit for your answer.

Examples of Valid Responses

The Response Grids below show valid ways to enter an answer of 3/2.

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Special Directions for Mixed Numbers, Decimals, and Negative Numbers

• Mixed numbers must be entered as decimals or improper fractions. For example, an answer of 1
1/2 should be entered as 1.5 or 3/2.
• Decimal answers should be entered as accurately as possible unless otherwise indicated in the
problem.
• No Response Grid questions have negative answers.
• Percents must be written as a fraction or a decimal.

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 MSA BCR RUBRIC
Grades 3-8 (MODIFIED)

2 The response demonstrates a complete

understanding and analysis of a problem.
Gives and applies a reasonable strategy in the
context of the problem

Gives and develops a clear, logical explanation

Makes specific connections/extensions

Shows supportive information/numbers/pictures that are

correct

1 The response demonstrates minimal

understanding and analysis of a problem.
Partial application of a strategy in the context of the
problem
Explanation/justification partially developed, logically
flawed or missing
Connections/extensions overly general or flawed
Supportive information not correct/or not provided

0 The response is completely incorrect,

irrelevant or missing.

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 MSA ECR RUBRIC
Grades 5-8 (MODIFIED)
3 The response demonstrates a complete
understanding and analysis of the problem.
Gives and applies a reasonable strategy in the context of the
problem

Gives and develops a clear, logical explanation

Makes specific connections/extensions

Shows supportive information/numbers/pictures that

are correct

2 The response demonstrates a general

understanding and analysis of a problem.
Application of a reasonable strategy in the context of the
problem
Explanation and/or justification is feasible, but only partially
developed
Connections and/or extensions overly general, or may be
implied
Supportive information and/or numbers are provided as
cued for in the problem

1 The response demonstrates a minimal

understanding and analysis of a problem.
Partial application of a strategy in the context of the problem
Explanation/justification partially developed, logically flawed
or missing
Connections/extensions overly general or flawed
Supportive information not correct/or not provided

0 The response is completely incorrect, irrelevant to

the problem, or missing.

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BCR #1 Teacher Model “I Do”

Jessica rode her bicycle 3 miles west to the pharmacy. From there, she rode 1.5 miles southeast to the
post office. Then, she rode 1.5 miles east to the library. Finally, she rode 2.1 miles home.

Pharmacy 3 miles Home

1.5 miles 2.1 miles

Post Office 1.5 miles Library

Step A

How far did Jessica ride on her bicycle?

___________________________ miles

Step B

Use what you know about perimeter to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your explanation.

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BCR #2 Guided Practice “We Do”

Gelani had to purchase candy for the candy sale.

Gelani’s Candy Purchase

Name of Candy Amount Spent ($)
Chocolate Chews 13.75
Marshmallow Delights 15.85
Sweet Patches 18.45
Peanut Butter Stars 21.75

He gave the store clerk $100.

Step A

What was Gelani’s change?

$ ___________________________

Step B

Use what you know about money to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your explanation.

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BCR #3 Independent Practice “You Do”

Dylan wants to fence his backyard. A picture of his backyard is shown below.

43 ft
26 ft
25 ft
15 ft
60 ft 55 ft

83 ft
Note: Picture is not drawn to scale.

Step A

What is the total amount of fencing Dylan will need?

______________________________ feet

Step B

Use what you know about perimeter to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your explanation.

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BCR #4 Teacher Model “I Do”

Jessica rode her bicycle 3 miles west to the pharmacy. From there, she rode 1.5 miles southeast to the
post office. Then, she rode 1.5 miles east to the library. Finally, she rode 2.1 miles home.

Pharmacy 3 miles Home

1.5 miles 2.1 miles

Post Office 1.5 miles Library

Step A

How far did Jessica ride on her bicycle?

___________________________ miles

Step B

Use what you know about perimeter to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or
symbols in your justification.

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BCR #5 Guided Practice “We Do”

Gelani had to purchase candy for the candy sale.

Gelani’s Candy Purchase

Name of Candy Amount Spent ($)
Chocolate Chews 13.75
Marshmallow Delights 15.85
Sweet Patches 18.45
Peanut Butter Stars 21.75

He gave the store clerk $100.

Step A

What was Gelani’s change?

$ _______________________________

Step B

Use what you know about money to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or
symbols in your justification.

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BCR #6 Independent Practice “You Do”

Dylan wants to fence his backyard. A picture of his backyard is shown below.

43 ft
26 ft
25 ft
15 ft
60 ft 55 ft

83 ft
Note: Picture is not drawn to scale.

Step A

What is the total amount of fencing Dylan will need?

__________________________ feet

Step B

Use what you know about perimeter to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or
symbols in your justification.

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BCR #7 Teacher Model “I Do”

The Milo City Junior Basketball League played 30 games. The points that the teams scored are listed
below:

58 30 37 36 34 49 35 40 47 47
39 54 47 48 54 50 35 40 38 47
48 34 40 46 49 47 35 48 47 46

Step A

Create a line plot of the teams’ scores.

Step B

Suppose that two teams reported incorrect scores. One team scored 43 points instead of 38 points. The
other team scored 40 points instead of 30 points. Use what you know about line plots to explain how this
change will affect the line plot that you created in Step A. Use words, data, and/or symbols in your
explanation.

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BCR #8 Guided Practice “We Do”

James’ Biology test scores for this quarter are listed below:

85 60 95 78 70 85 69 100 88 60 70

Step A

Determine the mean of James’ test scores.

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Step B

What score will James have to get on the next test to have a mean of 80 in his biology class? Use what
you know about mean to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, data, and/or symbols in
your explanation.

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BCR #9 Independent Practice “You Do”

Michael’s class kept track of the weather for the month of December. They recorded whether the day was
sunny, cloudy, rainy, or snowy. The data is recorded in the table below:

DECEMBER’S WEATHER

WEATHER TYPE NUMBER OF DAYS

Sunny 2
Cloudy 10
Rainy 6
Snowy 14

Step A

Create a pictograph to show the number of days for each weather type. Use an x to show 2 days.

Step B

Michael’s class should have recorded 3 sunny days instead of 2. Use what you know about pictographs to
explain how this change will affect the pictograph you created in Step A. Use words, data, and/or symbols
in your explanation.

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BCR HOMEWORK #1

Jasmine wants to place a ribbon around a rectangular placemat. The placemat is shown below.

8 in.

15 in.

Step A

What is the total amount of ribbon Jasmine will need?

_______________________________ inches

Step B:

Use what you know about perimeter to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your explanation.

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BCR HOMEWORK #2

Jasmine wants to place a ribbon around a rectangular placemat. The placemat is shown below.

8 in.

15 in.

Step A

What is the total amount of ribbon Jasmine will need?

______________________ inches

Step B:

Use what you know about perimeter to justify why answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols
in your justification.

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BCR HOMEWORK #3

Jasmine wants to place a ribbon around a rectangular placemat. The placemat is shown below.

8 in.

15 in.

Step A

What is the total amount of ribbon Jasmine will need?

_____________________________ inches

Step B:

Jasmine should have recorded 18 inches for the length of the placemat instead of 15 inches. Use what you
know about perimeter to explain how this change will affect the answer you found in Step A. Use words,
numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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ECR #1 Teacher Model “I Do”

Look at the expression below:

90 - 48 ÷ 6 + 2

Step A

What is the value of this expression?

__________________________

Step B

• Use what you know about order of operations to explain how you determined your answer. Use
words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.
• Suppose there was a typing error and the 6 should have been 12. Explain how this change will
affect the value that you found in Step A. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your
explanation.

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ECR #2 Guided Practice “We Do”
Paige cut out cookies for her friends using cookie cutters. She wrote each friend’s name on a cookie with
icing.

A
m
Gina Deuce Sarai Jon
b
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r
Step A

Whose cookies did Paige cut using the same cookie cutter?

_____________________________

Step B

• Use what you know about congruent figures to explain how you determined your answer. Use
words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.
• Suppose Paige dropped Deuce’s cookie and replaced it with the cookie below. Was Deuce’s new
cookie made with the same cookie cutter used in Step A? Use what you know about congruent
figures to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your
justification.

Deuce

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ECR #3 Independent Practice “You Do”

Mr. Jones, principal of Northern Middle School, created a table of the number of students in each fifth grade
class.

Class Number of Students

Mr. Silo 20
Mrs. James 18
Mr. Carney 23
Ms. Josloff 21

Step A

Determine the mean number of fifth grade students in the fifth grade class.

___________________________students

Step B

• Use what you know about mean to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, data,
and/or symbols in your explanation.
• Mr. Jones should have recorded 25 students in Mrs. James’ class instead of 18. Use what you
know about mean to explain how this change will affect the mean you found in Step A. Use words,
data, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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ECR #4 Independent Practice “You Do”
Roland has to create a game for his mathematics class. He wants to use a spinner that would give him the
greatest chance of landing on red.

Yellow Red
Red Blue Red Green

Blue Green
Red

Spinner 1 Spinner 2 Spinner 3

Step A

Which spinner should he use for his game?

__________________________

Step B

• Use what you know about probability to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your justification.
• If Roland used the spinner below instead of the one he selected in Step A, would his chances of
landing on red be affected? Use what you know about probability to explain how you determined
your answer. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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ECR HOMEWORK #1

The table represents the number of books read by Jim and his friends.

Step A

How many books did Matt and Jim read in all?

________________________________________ books

Step B

• Use what you know about pictographs to explain how you determined your answer. Use words,
numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.
• Suppose the key for the chart changes so each book represents 10 books. Use what you know
about pictographs to explain how the total number of books read by Matt and Jim will change. Use
words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.
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ECR HOMEWORK #2

Denise has $10.00 to spend at the fair. She purchases a cheeseburger and a drink from the menu.

Menu
Hamburger $2.99
Cheeseburger $3.50
Hot Dog $3.50
Drink $1.49
French Fries $1.99
Step A

How much money will Denise have left after her purchase?

$ ____________________________________________

Step B

• Use what you know about number computation to justify why your answer is correct. Use words,
numbers, and/or symbols in your justification.
• Suppose Denise wants to also buy a cheeseburger, french fries, and a drink for her friend. Will she
have enough money for the additional items? Use what you know about number computation to
justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your justification.

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 Do you have your tools? Do you remember the steps? You will be using your compass,
ruler, protractor, and pencil to construct perpendicular line segments, construct congruent
triangles, and draw quadrilaterals.

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In the space provided, construct a line segment that is perpendicular to AB at Point D for each
question below.

A D B

A D B

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Directions: Read each part of the problem below. Then write the answer to each part.

Step A

In the space provided, construct a line segment that is perpendicular to XY at Point Z.

X Z Y

Step B

Use what you know about constructions to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or
symbols in your justification.

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Given the triangle ABC, construct a congruent triangle in the space provided.

A C

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Directions: Read each part of the problem below. Then write the answer to each part.

Step A

Given triangle ABC, construct a congruent triangle in the space provided.

Step B

Use what you know about constructions to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers, and/or
symbols in your justification.

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Directions: Read each part of the problem below. Then write the answer to each part.

Step A

In the space provided, draw quadrilateral ABCD so that it is congruent to LMNO.

M N

L O

Step B

Use what you know about drawing figures to justify why your answer is correct. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your justification.

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 Review this 4-step plan when solving a problem.

o Read the problem. What’s the question? What information can you use to
answer the question?
o Select a strategy for solving the problem.
o Make a plan.
o Check to see if your answer makes sense given the facts in the problem.

Problems can be solved using different strategies:

• guess and check

• look for a pattern
• make an organized list
• draw a diagram
• act it out
• solve a simpler problem
• use a graph
• work backwards
• eliminate possibilities
• estimate a reasonable answer
• use logical reasoning
• make a model

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 Some key questions as you approach the problem may be:
•

Clue Words for:

Addition (+) Subtraction (-) Multiplication (x) Division (÷)

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 Choose a Problem Solving Plan
•

Check/Reflect
•

•
Remember
Read the problem carefully, decide on a method Then, check your work and make sure that your
to solve the problem, and solve the problem. answer makes sense and that you've used the
same terms and or units in your answer.

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 Bake It (Working Example)
Maria is making a cake for her sister’s birthday. The recipe calls for ½ cup of
flour, 2 cups of sugar, and 1/3 cup of milk. Maria needs to double the recipe.
How much more milk will she need than flour?

Math Club
There are eight more girls than boys in the high school math club. The club
has a total of 44 members. How many boys and how many girls are there?

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 Ducks and Cows
Farmer Brown had ducks and cows. One day she noticed
that the animals had a total of 12 heads and 32 feet. How
many of the animals were ducks and how many were cows?

I Scream for Ice Cream

Ronald lives south of an ice cream shop. He wants to get an ice cream cone,
so he rides his bike 2 miles west and 1 mile north to get to the shop. It takes
him 5 minutes to ride one mile. If he leaves his house at 3:00 P.M., what time
will he get to the ice cream shop?

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 When a student replies to a BCR or ECR, they must “demonstrate a complete or
comprehensive understanding and analysis of a problem” or in other words “close the deal”
to achieve the highest score. Review the following BCR’s and ECR’s to determine if the
student responded in a way that “closes the deal.” If they did not, can you identify the
missing components? Work with a partner to analyze and discuss the questions.
Remember you receive a point for every missing component you can identify.

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 Are you ready for the test?
There are ways to review before a math test.
• Review all of the new vocabulary words and know their definitions.
• Review your notes and your returned work; and write down any questions you still
need answered.
• Practice all of the concepts taught in the lessons. You can use the chapter study
guides and reviews.
• Take the self-check quizzes on the textbook site.

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 GRADE 8 MSA REVIEW ASSESSMENT
Section A
NO CALCULATOR USE

Directions: Read each problem. Then mark the letter of the best answer.

1. If k = ―5, what is the value of 3k2 + 6? 3. What value of w makes this equation true?

3(w ― 5) + 4(w + 6) = 30

A. ―81 A. ―3

B. ―219 B. 3

C. 225 39
C.
7
D. 81
D. 21

2. A group of 3 friends is going to buy a game for 4. What is the solution to the inequality?
their game system and share the cost equally.
The price of the game is x dollars, plus 5% sales 5x – 8x ≤ 12
tax. Which expression gives the amount each
friend will pay?

x
F. + 0.05 x F. x ≤ ―4
3

x G. x ≥ ―4
G. + 0.5 x
3
H. x ≥ ―15
H. x + 0.05x
J. x ≤ ―15
3

J. x + 0.5x
3

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5. The table shows the percentage of favorite candies at Hays Middle School.

Favorite Candy

Candy Percentage
Skittles 25
Peanut M&M's 35
Plain M & M's 10
Starburst 30

Which circle graph best shows this information?

A. C.

Favorite Candies Favorite Candies

Skittles

Starburst Skittles Starburst

Peanut
Peanut M&M's
M&M's Plain M &
Plain M & M's
M's

B. D.

Favorite Candies Favorite Candies

Skittles
Starburst Skittles Starburst
Peanut
Plain M & Plain M & M&M's
Peanut M's
M's
M&M's

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Directions: Read each part of the problem below. Then write the answer to each part.

6. If P dollars are deposited at rate r in a bank account earning simple interest, the amount A in the
account after t years is given by the formula A = P(1 + rt).

Step A

Kelly deposited $1000 in an account earning simple interest. If r = 0.03, what will be the total amount in the
account in 7 years?

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Step B

Use what you know about formulas to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, numbers,
and/or symbols in your explanation.

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 Section B
YOU MAY USE A CALCULATOR

Directions: Read each problem. Then mark the letter of the best answer.

7. A seventh grade science class at Hill 9. The diagram below shows parallel lines l and m
Middle School is conducting an are cut by transversal t.
experiment on living cells. Every hour a
cell splits and becomes two cells.
113° = A B
Cells
Hours Cells C D
1 1
2 2
3 4 E F
4 8
5 16 G H
6 32

If the pattern continues, how many cells If m ∠A = 113°, what is the m ∠F ?

will there be in 9 hours?

F. 48 F. 66°

G. 64 G. 67°

H. 128 H. 113°

J. 256 J. 180°

1 1 10. There are 2 white marbles, 4 red marbles, and

8. Which list shows the numbers , ,
4 2 6 blue marbles in a bag. Once a marble is
0.35, 0.20 in order from least to selected, it is not replaced. Find the probability
greatest? that two red marbles are chosen.
1 1 1
A. , , 0.20, 0.35 A.
2 4 11

1 1 2
B. , , 0.35, 0.20 B.
4 2 11

1 1 3
C. 0.20, , 0.35, C.
2 4 11

1 1 4
D. 0.20, , 0.35, D.
4 2 11

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Find each answer. Mark your answer on the grid.

11. Pizza Hut has this new cheesy crust pizza. 13. The first 7 terms of a sequence are shown
If the diameter of the pizza is 10 inches, below.
what is the distance around the crust? Use ―3, 6, ―12, 24, ―48, 96,…
3.14 for π. Round your answer to the
nearest hundredth. What will be the tenth term of the
sequence?

12. The local park is almost a trapezoid in 14. Nicholas Middle School has a rectangular
shape. The two sides that are parallel run field with a length of 110 yards. The
north to south. One side is about 150 feet diagonal distance across the field is 130
long and the other is about 220 feet long. yards. To the nearest tenth, what is the
The distance across the park is about 115 width of the field?
feet. What is the approximate area of the
local park? Nicholas Middle School Field

130 yds.

110 yds.

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Directions: Read each part of the problem below. Then write the answer to each part.

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15. Quadrilateral WXYZ has sides that each measure 1 inches. The measure of ∠ W is 60° and the
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measure of ∠Z is 120°.

Step A

Draw the quadrilateral describe above.

Step B

Use what you know about drawing quadrilaterals to explain how you determined your answer. Use words,
numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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You are familiar with the show and its theme song. In this game, you will review math skills
that you have already learned in preparation for MSA. You will earn money by answering
selected response questions. Just choose your categories and dollar amounts from the
game board.

Pay close attention to the rules. You want your team to earn as much money as possible,
so you can be crowned the “Jeopardy Champions.”

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 8th Grade Jeopardy Answer Sheet
Heads Points Gee Hodge
or Lines I’m a Podge
Tails Equation Tree

100 100 100 100

200 200 200 200

300 300 300 300

400 400 400 400

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