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Contents
Welcome to Test Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Test 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Answer Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Answer Keys
Test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Test 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Scoring Charts
Student Scoring Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Classroom Scoring Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Standardized Test Tutor: Math, Grade 4 © Michael Priestley, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Welcome to Test Tutor!
Students in schools today take a lot of tests, especially in reading and math. Some
students naturally perform well on tests, and some do not. But just about everyone
can get better at taking tests by learning more about what’s on the test and how to
answer the questions. How many students do you know who could benefit from
working with a tutor? How many would love to have someone sit beside them and
help them work their way through the tests they have to take?
That’s where Test Tutor comes in. The main purpose of Test Tutor is to help students
learn what they need to know in order to do better on tests. Along the way, Test
Tutor will help students feel more confident as they come to understand the content
and learn some of the secrets of success for multiple-choice tests.
The Test Tutor series includes books for reading and math in a range of grade levels.
Each Test Tutor book in mathematics has three full-length practice tests designed
specifically to resemble the state tests that students take each year. The math skills
measured on these practice tests have been selected from an analysis of the
skills tested in ten major states, and the questions have been written to match
the multiple-choice format used in most states.
The most important feature of this book is the friendly Test Tutor. He will
help students work through the tests and achieve the kind of success they
are looking for. This program is designed so students may work through
the tests independently by reading the Test Tutor’s helpful hints. Or you
may work with the student as a tutor yourself, helping him or her understand
each problem and test-taking strategy along the way. You can do this most
effectively by following Test Tutor’s guidelines included in the pages of
this book.
Test 1 provides step-by-step guidance to help students work through each problem,
as in the sample on the next page. The tips in Test 1 are detailed and thorough, and
they are written specifically for each math item to help students figure out how to
solve the problem.
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Sample 1
Sample 2
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Other Helpful Features
In addition to the tests, this book provides some other helpful
features. First, on page 65, you will find an answer sheet. When
students take the tests, they may mark their answers by filling in
bubbles on the test pages. Or, they may mark their answers on
a copy of the answer sheet instead, as they will be required to
do in most standardized tests. You may want to have students
mark their answers on the test pages for Test 1 and then use an
answer sheet for Tests 2 and 3 to help the student get used to
filling in bubbles.
Incorrect choices:
A is the result of subtracting the years (2006 1990) instead of the
populations.
C is the result of a computation error in subtracting 7,056 5,480 as the
student “borrows” a hundred to subtract in the tens column but forgets
to reflect this in the hundreds column.
D is the result of adding 7,056 5,480 instead of subtracting.
As the sample answer indicates, this question measures the student’s ability
to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. This information can
help you determine which skills the student has mastered and which ones still
cause difficulty.
Finally, the answer key explains why each incorrect answer choice, or “distractor,”
is incorrect. This explanation can help reveal what error students might have made.
For example, one distractor in an addition problem might be the result of subtracting
two numbers instead of adding them together. Knowing this could help the student
understand that he or she used the wrong operation.
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At the back of this book, you will find two scoring charts. The Student Scoring
Chart can help you keep track of each student’s scores on all three tests and in
different subtests, such as “Number and Number Sense” or “Measurement and
Geometry.” The Classroom Scoring Chart can be used to record the scores for
all students on all three tests, illustrating the progress they have made from
Test 1 to Test 3. Ideally, students should score higher on each test as they go
through them. However, keep in mind that students get a lot of tutoring help
on Test 1, some help on Test 2, and no help on
Test 3. So, if a student’s scores on all
three tests are all fairly similar,
that could still be a very positive
sign that the student is better able
to solve problems independently
and will achieve even greater
success on future tests.
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Test 1 Name Date
Directions: Read each question. Look at the Test Tutor’s tip for
answering the question. Then find the answer. You may do your
work on this page or on scrap paper. Mark your answer by filling Test
in the bubble. Tutor
says:
1. In 2006 the population of New York City was about eight
million two hundred fifty thousand. What is this number
in standard form? To write a number in
standard form, write the
A 8,250 number in the largest place
B 825,000 first. Then fill in the rest of
the numbers one part at a
C 8,000,250
time. For example, begin
D 8,250,000 with “eight million” as
8,000,000.
2. Four friends share a pizza. The table below shows what fraction
of the pizza each person ate.
Since all of these fractions
have 1 in the numerator
Amount of Pizza Eaten (top of fraction), compare
the amounts in the
Jerome 1
___
12 denominators (bottom of
Sheena 1
__ fraction). Remember: The
3
denominator shows how
1
__
Charlotte 4
many equal pieces a whole
1
is divided into. So the
Bruce __ smaller the denominator,
6
the bigger the piece.
Who ate the most pizza?
A Jerome
B Sheena
C Charlotte
D Bruce
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5. In March, 628,451 letters were mailed from a post office. To find the place value of
Which digit in this number is in the ten thousands place? one digit in a number, write
out the number in expanded
A 2
form. This will tell you the
B 5 place value of each digit.
C 6 For example, 641 would be
600 + 40 + 1; the 4 in this
D 8 number is in the tens place.
C 7
D 11
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D 14 pounds
6 __
C 51.2 centimeters
D 512 centimeters
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10. When Bonnie woke up at 7:00 a.m., the temperature was 1C.
When she got home from school at 3:00 p.m., the temperature
was 4C.
20 C
15
10
5
0
5
10
How many degrees did the temperature rise between 7:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.? Subtract the morning
temperature from the
A 3C afternoon temperature.
B 4C Then you will know the
difference in degrees.
C 5C
Remember, 1C is
D 6C below 0.
11. It takes Latoya 28 minutes to make a holiday card. At this rate,
about how long will it take her to make 32 cards? “About how long” means
you can use estimation. To
A 10 hours estimate the answer, first
B 15 hours round each number to the
nearest ten. This will help
C 30 hours
you think in terms of hours
D 60 hours and half-hours.
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13. A pet store has 6 fish tanks with 30 fish in each tank. If __ 13 of
the fish are goldfish, how many goldfish does the pet store Find the total number
have in all? of fish by multiplying first.
Then find one-third of that
A 10 number by dividing the
B 12 number by 3.
C 16
D 60
14. A bakery sells fruit bars for $1.25 each and muffins Write two number sentences
for $1.40 each. How much would 10 fruit bars and to solve this problem. You
12 muffins cost? will multiply the cost of
A $24.65 each item by the number
of items. Then find the sum.
B $29.00
C $29.30
D 58.30
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16. Which digital clock tells the same time as the clock
shown below?
11 12 1
10 2
9 3 Look at each answer choice.
8 4 Which matches the time on
7 6 5 the clock face?
A C
B D
17. Ray’s house is 2,564 meters from Charlene’s house. How many
kilometers apart are their houses? Keep in mind that
one kilometer equals
A 0.2564 kilometers 1,000 meters.
B 2.564 kilometers
C 25.64 kilometers
D 256.4 kilometers
18. Georgia wants to find the weight of her 3-year-old dog. What
is the best unit of measurement for her to use? Remember that some
dogs can weigh as much
A tons
as children. What unit of
B ounces measurement do you use
to weigh yourself?
C grams
D pounds
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19. Lucinda finds a leaf from the tree outside her house. She
measures the leaf with a centimeter ruler, as shown below.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
20. The figure below shows the shape of Mrs. Jimenez’s garden.
10 ft
16 ft
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23. In the picture below, the car’s rear window is the white part
of the drawing.
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24.
4
4
B 6
2
C 8
D 8
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1
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y y
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7 7
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5 5
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Green Street
Apple Street
et
S tre
Pine
West Street
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30. Imran finds an old trunk in the attic. The figure below shows
the size of the trunk.
1.5 ft
2 ft
3 ft
31. Andrea left for school at 7:44 a.m. She arrived at 8:02 a.m.
How long did it take her to get to school? First, keep in mind that
there are 60 minutes in
A 18 minutes an hour. You’ll need to
B 28 minutes write two number sentences
to find the difference
C 42 minutes
between the starting time
D 58 minutes and the ending time.
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34. At the movie theater, Mr. Oscar made a graph to show how
many tubs of popcorn he sold each day. Look at the graph.
Popcorn Sales
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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35. The graph below shows the kinds of birds Angelo sees at
his birdfeeder.
Blue jays
Cardinals
Sparrows
Chickadees
C Angelo saw more sparrows than all the other kinds of birds
combined.
D About the same number of chickadees and blue jays visited
Angelo’s birdfeeder.
36. Justine tosses a coin three times. Each time, the coin lands on
heads (H) or tails (T). The tree diagram shows the possible
outcomes of Justine’s coin tosses.
H T
H T H T
H T H T H T H T
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38. Five friends have a contest to see how long they can swim
underwater. Their results are shown in the table below.
Jody 22
Nayem 12
Carey 15
Miguel 19
Isabel 12
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39. The chart below shows the prices of fruits and vegetables at
the Rainbow Market. Note that the range is
the difference between
Rainbow Market Prices the highest and the
lowest numbers on the
Fruit/Vegetable Price (per pound) chart. Subtract.
Apples $1.59
Pears $2.10
Carrots $0.70
Broccoli $1.89
Squash $1.89
40. Mimi finds that 45% of her classmates have black hair, 35%
have brown hair, 15% have blonde hair, and 5% have red hair. First, find the graph
Which circle graph best shows Mimi’s data? that shows 45 percent
“black.” Then check the
Hair Colors Hair Colors other numbers to find the
correct graph.
Red
Red
Blonde Brown
Black
Black
Brown
Blonde
Blonde Blonde
Black Black
Brown
Brown
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B D
C 3x(30) 120
D 30 3x 120
43. Miwa wants to buy at least 100 baseball cards. A store sells
baseball cards in packs of 8. Which inequality shows the Write a number sentence
number of packs of baseball cards (p) she must buy to have to represent the situation.
Then look at the answer
at least 100 cards?
choices to find your number
A 8p 100 sentence.
B p 100 8
C 8p 100
D p 8 100
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44. Darrell is doing a walk for charity. For every mile he walks,
his parents will donate $5 to the charity. Which table shows Every mile Daniel walks,
the relationship between the number of miles Darrell walks he earns $5, or 1 $5.
and the amount of money his parents donate? How much will he earn for
2 miles? For 3 miles?
A Number of miles 2 4 6
Amount ($) 5 10 15
B Number of miles 1 3 5
Amount ($) 5 8 10
C Number of miles 2 3 4
Amount ($) 7 8 9
D Number of miles 1 2 4
Amount ($) 5 10 20
45. There are 119 rows of seats at a baseball field. Each row has 9,
10, or 11 seats. Which is the most reasonable estimate of the To find an estimate,
total number of seats at the field? remember to round each
number to the nearest ten
A 120 and then multiply.
B 1,200
C 12,000
D 120,000
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Directions: Read each question. Look at the Test Tutor’s tip for
answering the question. Then find the answer. You may do your
work on this page or on scrap paper. Mark your answer by filling Test
in the correct bubble. Tutor
says:
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3 0.8
3
4 ___
10
35
4. June runs __8
miles. What is another way to write this number?
Divide the numerator by
A 3 __ 58 the denominator.
B 38
4 __
4 __ 3
C 35
8 __ 5
D 35
5. In 2007 the population of Laos was 6,521,998. What digit in this
number is in the hundred thousands place? Write this number in
expanded form to show
A 1 the value of each digit.
B 2
C 5
D 9
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7. Movie tickets at the theater cost $9 each. Total ticket sales for
one movie at the theater were $3,276. How many tickets did the Think about which
theater sell for the movie? operation can be used
to split the total sale by
A 338 individual ticket prices.
B 364
C 3,285
D 29,484
8. Kevin ate __ 25 of a pie. Su Yang ate __3 of the pie. How much of
10
the pie did Kevin and Su Yang eat together? Find a common denominator
for these two fractions
5
A __
15 before you add the fractions.
B __35
6
C __
50
7
D __
10
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11. Toni buys an apple for $0.98, a granola bar for $1.39, and a drink
for $1.52. About how much money does she spend? Round each item’s
price before you find
A $3.00 the answer.
B $3.50
C $3.70
D $3.90
13. Lana buys 4 shirts for $24.80 each. She has a coupon for $5.95
off her total purchase. What is the total amount Lana spends Remember to subtract
after using her coupon? the value of the coupon.
A $18.85
B $75.40
C $93.25
D $99.20
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14. Little Horse Elementary School has a field day at the end of
the year. All 288 students are divided evenly into 12 teams. Write a number sentence to
On each team, __ 23 of the students will play in the kickball solve this problem.
tournament. How many students on each team will play
in the kickball tournament?
A 8
B 16
C 18
D 24
11 12 1 11 12 1
10 2 10 2
9 3 9 3
8 4 8 4
7 6 5 7 6 5
C 1 hour 5 minutes
D 1 hour 12 minutes
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17. Micah’s house is 30 feet tall. About how many meters tall
is Micah’s house? Remember that a meter is
almost the same as a yard.
A 3 meters
B 10 meters
C 30 meters
D 90 meters
0 lb
3 lb 1 lb
2 lb
What is the weight of the potatoes shown on the scale? Count the hash marks
A 2.7 pounds between each pound mark
to help you read the weight
B 2.8 pounds
shown on the scale.
C 3.2 pounds
D 3.3 pounds
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20. Silas wants to cover one rectangular wall of his room with
wallpaper. The wall is 8 feet tall and 13 feet long. What is the Use the formula for finding
area of the wall? area (width length).
A 21 square feet
B 42 square feet
C 52 square feet
D 104 square feet
P O
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A C
6
B 4 D 3
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A (2, 4)
B (4, 0)
C (4, 2)
D (4, 4)
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B X
C N
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31. Judith needs to mow her lawn, which is shown as the gray area
of the figure below. The dimensions of her whole property are
10 meters by 14 meters. Her house measures 8 meters by 8 meters.
14 m
8m
8m
10 m
32. Mrs. Van is making jam. The jam needs to cook at a temperature
of 218F. Right now the temperature of the jam is 199.3F. How Choose the correct
much higher does the temperature have to rise? operation to find
the difference.
A 18.7F
B 19.7F
C 177.5F
D 417.3F
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33.
B D
34. The chart shows ticket prices for the aquarium. A visitor may
choose to purchase any combination of tickets.
Adult $15 $5 $7
Child $8 $3 $4
Senior $10 $4 $5
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
May June July Aug Sep Oct
Month
J K
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38. Igor read four books last month. The books were 125 pages,
96 pages, 157 pages, and 278 pages long. What is the mean Remember, finding the
number of pages per book that Igor read? mean is the same as finding
the average.
A 141 pages
B 164 pages
C 182 pages
D 656 pages
39. Mr. Lund planted 20 tomato plants. He kept track of the number
of tomatoes he picked from each plant. His results are shown on
the diagram of his garden below.
8 12 6 9 7
9 7 10 14 4
8 8 11 9 5
13 10 3 4 9
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40. Ms. Der asked her students to choose a class pet. She presented
her data in a graph, shown below.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Fish Lizard Hamster
Type of Pet
B 4
C 6
D 7
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42. Moira has $10.00 to buy some toys. Bouncy balls and toy
dinosaurs cost $0.50 each. Moira writes a number sentence
to show how many bouncy balls (b) and dinosaurs (d) she
can buy:
$0.50(b d) $10.00
Which number sentence is equal to the one Moira wrote?
Look at each answer choice
A $0.50b $0.50d $10.00 carefully before you choose.
B $0.50bd $10.00
C $0.50b $10.00 d
D $0.50b d $10.00
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3. Mrs. Aguillera buys a package of 360 stickers. She wants
To choose the correct
to give each student in her class the same number of
operation, think about the
stickers. If there are s students in Mrs. Aguillera’s class,
concept of splitting things
which expression can she use to find the number of stickers
among friends.
each student will receive?
A 360 s
B 360 s
C 360 s
D 360 s
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44. Mr. Longo likes to walk. For every hour he walks, he goes
2 miles. Which graph shows this relationship between the If Mr. Longo walks 2 miles in
number of hours and the number of miles he walks? 1 hour, how far will he walk
y y in 2 hours? In 3 hours?
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
y y
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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A 5,632
B 56,320
C 560,320
D 563,020
A 1.8
B 2.2
C 2.4
D 2.8
3. Four students are reading the same book. The chart below
shows how much of the book each student has read.
Sasha 3
___
10
José 4
__
5
Fran 2
__
3
5
Neal __
9
A Sasha C Fran
B José D Neal
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A __34
12
B __ 8
4
__
C 9
24
D __
36
A 3
B 5
C 8
D 9
1 27
2 23
3 34
4 33
A Grade 1
B Grade 2
C Grade 3
D Grade 4
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7. A train has 7 cars with seats for passengers. Each car has 128
seats. How many seats are there all together?
A 135
B 746
C 796
D 896
1 pound
A __
12
B __16 pound
C __13 pound
D __49 pound
9. Isabel buys a shirt for $25.95, socks for $7.39, and a hat
for $12.60. What is the total amount she spends?
A $33.34
B $34.60
C $38.55
D $45.94
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10. In a board game, each player draws two cards on a turn.
The sum of the numbers on the cards is the number of spaces
the player moves. Nicole draws the two cards shown below.
A 1 C 4
B 3 D 5
11. Ned weighs 98 pounds, his brother weighs 111 pounds, and
his father weighs 169 pounds. What is the best estimate of how
much all three of them weigh together?
A 300 pounds
B 360 pounds
C 380 pounds
D 400 pounds
24 m 45
Which number sentence is equivalent to the one Charlton wrote?
A 24 m 45
B 45 m 24
C 45 m 24
D m 24 45
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14. Each school day, Cherry walks 1.8 kilometers to her friend’s
house and then rides her bike for 5.6 kilometers to school.
On the way home, she does the same thing in reverse. How
far does Cherry travel going to school and back each day?
A 6.4 kilometers
B 7.4 kilometers
C 12.8 kilometers
D 14.8 kilometers
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16. The clocks below show the time at the start of a movie and
at the end.
Start End
17. Gary’s soup recipe calls for 10 cups of broth. How many quarts
of broth does he need?
A 12
2 __
B 5
C 6
D 40
18. Malee wants to measure the length of her shoe. What is the best
unit of measurement for her to use?
A meters
B centimeters
C millimeters
D kilometers
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19. Jared picks a carrot from the garden and measures its length
with a ruler.
1 2 3 4 5 6
B 12 inches
4 __
C 5 inches
D 12 inches
5 __
20. Haley is fencing off a triangular play space for her dog,
as shown below.
x
24 ft
32 ft
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21. A rectangular field is 100 meters long and 20 meters wide. What
is the area of the field?
A 120 square meters
B 200 square meters
C 240 square meters
D 2,000 square meters
A C
B D
23.
The bricks in a brick wall are shaped like rectangles. What must
be true of each brick?
A Each brick has two pairs of parallel sides.
B Each brick has four equal sides.
C Each brick has four acute angles.
D Each brick has two obtuse angles and two acute angles.
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2m
1m
A 4m C 6m
1m
3m
B 8m D 10 m
2m
4m
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9
8
7
F
6
5
4
3
2
1
x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A (6, 4)
B (4, 6)
C (6, 6)
D (4, 4)
9
8
P Q
7
6
5
4
3
2
S R
1
x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A P
B Q
C R
D S
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
y y
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
y y
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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31. Daniel has a rock and a stick. When he puts the rock on a scale,
the scale reads 2.4 pounds. When he puts both the rock and the
stick on the scale, the scale reads 3.3 pounds. How much does
the stick weigh?
A 0.9 pound
B 1.9 pounds
C 3.3 pounds
D 5.7 pounds
33. Which figure could be folded to form a cube like the one
shown below?
A C
B D
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34. Mira takes a survey of her classmates to see how they get
to school. The graph below shows her results.
Mira’s
Transportation Graph
10
9
Number of Classmates
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Walk Bus Drive Bike
How Classmates Get to School
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Amount of
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Week
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Pancake Palace
Pancakes Toppings
Regular (R) Syryp (S)
Whole wheat (W) Bananas (B)
Nuts (N)
Powdered sugar (P)
Red Green
Blue Yellow
Red Red
Blue Green
On one spin, what is the probability that the arrow will land on Blue?
A __18
B __14
C __38
D __12
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38. Julio has five dogs. Their weights are shown in the table below.
Julio’s Dogs
Name Weight (lb)
Fifi 38
Flipper 82
Fido 54
Floppy 23
Fluffy 48
16 14 21 28 32 30 27
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40. Mr. Angelo asked his students to name their favorite writing
utensils. The graph below shows the results.
1
Pen —
3 1
Pencil —
2
Marker
1
—
6
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42. Cynthia needs $50 to buy a new skateboard. She got $25
for her birthday and $5 for mowing the lawn. She writes
a number sentence to show how much money (m) she
still needs:
A c 9 14
B 14 9 c
C c 9 14
D 14 c 9
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Cost ($)
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Minutes Minutes
y y
9 9
8 8
7 7
Cost ($)
Cost ($)
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Minutes Minutes
45. Max has to figure out the total cost of 62 tickets for a baseball
game. Each ticket costs $8.95. Which is the most reasonable
estimate of the total cost?
A $5,000
B $540
C $300
D $70
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4. Correct response: D 7. Correct response: A
(Represent, convert, and find equivalent fractions (Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole
and mixed numbers) numbers)
To find the answer, you must convert the To find the number of cans of soup sold,
mixed number to an improper fraction: multiply subtract the number of cans that were left on
the denominator (5) by the whole number (6) Saturday (6,529) from the number of cans on
and add the numerator (2): 6 __ 32
25 __ 5
. Monday (8,120): 8,120 6,529 1,591.
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10. Correct response: C 13. Correct response: D
(Solve problems involving integers) (Solve multi-step problems involving whole
The amount that the temperature rose can numbers, fractions, decimals)
be found by subtracting the temperature in the The total number of fish in the pet store can
morning from the temperature in the afternoon: be found by multiplying the number of tanks by
4C (1C) 4 1 5C. the number of fish in each tank: 30 6 180.
13 of the fish are goldfish, you can multiply
Since __
Incorrect choices:
13 60; 60 fish are goldfish.
180 __
A is the result of subtracting: 4C 1C 3C.
B is the temperature in the afternoon. Incorrect choices:
D is the result of adding the zero on the A is the result of multiplying the number of
thermometer as a degree (4, 3, 2, 1, 0, fish in one tank (30) by __13 .
and 1 appear to be 6 degrees). B is the result of adding the number of fish in
one tank to the number of tanks (30 6)
11. Correct response: B and then multiplying by __ 13 .
(Estimate using whole numbers and decimals)
C is the result of multiplying the number of
To estimate the amount of time it will take
13 and then adding
fish in one tank (30) by __
Latoya to make the cards, first round the num-
the number of tanks (6).
bers: 28 minutes can be rounded to 30 minutes,
12 hour, and 32 people can be rounded to 30
or __ 14. Correct response: C
people. 30 __ 30
12 hour __ 2
15 hours. (Solve multi-step problems involving whole
numbers, fractions, decimals)
Incorrect choices: First, find the price of 10 fruit bars by
A is the result of rounding 28 minutes to 20 multiplying the number of fruit bars by the price
(30 20 600 minutes, or 10 hours). of each bar: 10 $1.25 $12.50. Next, find the
price of 12 muffins in the same way: 12 $1.40
C is the result of thinking that 30 minutes
$16.80. Finally, add the two prices together
is about an hour (30 1 30 hours).
to get the total cost: $12.50 $16.80 $29.30.
D is the result of rounding both numbers
to 30 and adding: 30 30 60 hours. Incorrect choices:
A is the result of adding 10 $1.25
12. Correct response: C 12 $1.40.
(Apply the properties of operations) B is the result of multiplying the wrong
Multiplication can be seen as repeated prices: (12 $1.25) (10 $1.40).
addition. The multiplication in the number
D is the result of adding the prices together,
sentence 4 10 c can be expressed as
adding the number of fruit bars and
addition by adding 4 10’s together: 10 10 10
muffins together, and then multiplying
10 c.
the two sums ($1.25 $1.40) (10 12).
Incorrect choices:
A Adding two numbers does not give the
same result as multiplying them.
B would be correct if it showed the addition
of 10 4’s, but there are only 4.
D reflects a misunderstanding of the
properties of operations.
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15. Correct response: C 18. Correct response: D
(Solve number sentences with one variable) (Select appropriate unit for measuring weight/
To solve the number sentence, first add x to mass, capacity, length, perimeter, and area)
both sides so that the x value is positive: Most dogs weigh between 5 and 100 pounds,
so pounds are a good measure of a dog’s weight;
15 x x 5 x
the numbers are whole numbers and are not
15 5 x over 1,000.
Then subtract 5 from each side of the equation:
Incorrect choices:
15 5 5 x 5
A is too large a unit of measurement,
10 x since 1 ton 2,000 pounds.
Incorrect choices: B is too small a unit of measurement;
1 pound 16 ounces, and dogs do
A is the result of dividing 15 by 5 in the
not weigh less than 1 pound.
second step.
C is too small a unit of measurement (smaller
B is the result of misreading the equation
than an ounce), and it denotes mass rather
or ignoring the 15: 15 x 5.
than weight.
D is the result of adding 5 to 15 in the
second step. 19. Correct response: B
16. Correct response: A (Use rulers and other instruments to measure
(Tell time and find elapsed time) accurately)
The analog clock shows a time of 1:15, so the The leaf is lined up to the 3-cm hash mark
digital clock should read 1:15. on one end and the 15-cm hash mark on the
other end. The length of the leaf is 15 cm 3 cm
Incorrect choices: 12 cm.
B is the result of thinking that the minute
Incorrect choices:
hand pointing at the 3 means 30 minutes.
A reflects the hash mark on the ruler at one
C is the result of confusing the minute hand
end of the leaf.
(3:00) and the hour hand (:07).
C reflects the hash mark on the ruler where
D confuses the minute hand and the
the leaf ends.
hour hand and mistakes the 1 to mean
10 minutes. D is the last hash mark shown on the ruler
and reflects the length of the ruler.
17. Correct response: B
(Convert or estimate conversions of measures) 20. Correct response: C
Since 1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters, (Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area)
you can convert meters to kilometers by moving The garden is a rectangle, so its perimeter is
the decimal point three spaces to the left: twice the length plus twice the width. (2 10 ft)
2,564.0 m 2.564 km. (2 16 ft) 20 ft 32 ft 52 ft.
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(Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area) (Determine congruence and similarity)
The area of the fabric can be determined by In similar figures, the ratio of the sides will be
multiplying its length by its width: 8 ft 6 ft equal. A triangle with sides that have a ratio of __ 24
48 sq ft. is similar to a triangle with sides that have a ratio
48 because __
of __ 24 = __
48 .
Incorrect choices:
A is the result of adding the length and the Incorrect choices:
width: 8 ft 6 ft. B The triangle’s sides have a ratio of __46 ; __
46 __
48 .
B is the result of using the formula for the 28 ; __
C The triangle’s sides have a ratio of __ 28 __
48 .
area of a triangle instead of a rectangle:
88 ; __
D The triangle’s sides have a ratio of __ 88 __
48 .
__12 (8 ft 6 ft).
C is the perimeter of the rectangle rather than
25. Correct response: B
the area: (2 8 ft) (2 6 ft).
(Identify, classify, and describe solid figures and
their attributes)
22. Correct response: A
A rectangular prism has six faces, which can
(Identify and classify acute, obtuse, and right
be demonstrated with any rectangular box, such
angles and triangles)
as a cereal box.
The small panes of glass are triangles that
have one right angle, so they are right triangles. Incorrect choices:
Incorrect choices: A, C, and D represent misconceptions about
rectangular prisms, or a misunderstanding of
In B, an “acute” triangle has three angles less
the term faces.
than 90 degrees.
In C, an “obtuse” triangle has one angle 26. Correct response: C
greater than 90 degrees. (Locate and name points on a coordinate plane
In D, an “equilateral” triangle has three equal using ordered pairs)
sides and three equal angles. In an ordered pair, the first number (x) indi-
cates the number of units across and the second
23. Correct response: D number (y) indicates the number of units up or
(Identify, classify, and describe plane figures and down. On the grid, point C is 5 units across and
their attributes) 1 unit up.
The shape of the rear window is a polygon
with four sides, and only two of the sides are Incorrect choices:
parallel, so the figure must be a trapezoid. A is the result of following the coordinates in
the wrong order; point A is located at (1, 5),
Incorrect choices: not (5, 1).
A A hexagon has six sides. B Point B is located at (5, 5).
B A rectangle has two sets of equal sides D Point D is located at (1, 1).
and four right angles.
C A pentagon has five sides.
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27. Correct response: C 30. Correct response: C
(Locate and name points on a coordinate plane (Solve problems involving length, perimeter,
using ordered pairs) area, time, temperature, volume, and
In an ordered pair, the first number (x) weight/mass)
indicates the number of units across and the To find the volume of a rectangular prism,
second number (y) indicates the number of multiply the length by the width by the height:
units up or down. In choice C, the peak of the 3 ft 2 ft 1.5 ft 9 ft3.
house is located at a point that is 7 units across
and 8 units up. Incorrect choices:
A is the result of multiplying 3 ft 1.5 ft.
Incorrect choices: B is the result of adding 3 ft 2 ft 1.5 ft.
A is the result of following the coordinates in D is the result of multiplying 3 ft by the height
the wrong order. The peak of the house is and 3 ft by the width:
located at (8, 7), not (7, 8). (3 ft 1.5 ft) (3 ft 2 ft).
In B, the peak is located at (8, 8).
In D, the peak is located at (7, 7). 31. Correct response: A
(Solve problems involving length, perimeter,
area, time, temperature, volume, and
28. Correct response: D
weight/mass)
(Identify parallel, intersecting, and
Since there are 60 minutes in one hour, the
perpendicular lines)
number of minutes between 7:44 and 8:00 is
Parallel lines are lines that never intersect.
60 44 16 minutes. The number of minutes
On the map, the two streets that are parallel to
between 8:00 and 8:02 is 2 0 2 minutes. So
each other are Green Street and Apple Street.
the number of minutes between 7:44 and 8:02
Incorrect choices: is 16 2 18 minutes.
In A
, Green Street and West Street are perpen- Incorrect choices:
dicular to each other. B represents an error in subtraction.
In B
, Pine Street and Apple Street are two C is the result of subtracting 44 2,
streets that intersect. ignoring the hours.
In C
, Pine Street and West Street are two D is the result of subtracting the times as if
streets that intersect. they were whole numbers: 802 744
58 minutes.
29. Correct response: B
(Identify lines of symmetry) 32. Correct response: C
The glasses have one line of symmetry, a (Transform figures in the coordinate plane,
vertical line that passes through the middle of e.g., translation, rotation, reflection)
the bridge between the lenses. The placement A figure may turn, slide, or flip. When a
and shape of the bridge prevents the glasses figure is reflected, it “flips” over a line. The figure
from having any other lines of symmetry. becomes a “mirror” image and appears to be the
opposite of the original figure.
Incorrect choices:
A, C, and D represent misconceptions about Incorrect choices:
lines of symmetry or a misunderstanding In A, the figure has been rotated or turned 90,
of what symmetry means. not reflected.
In B, the figure has been translated or slid,
not reflected.
In D, the figure has been rotated or turned
270, not reflected.
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(Match 3-dimensional objects and their Incorrect choices:
2-dimensional representations) A Angelo saw more cardinals and chickadees
The figure in answer choice D can be folded than blue jays.
to form a rectangular prism like the one shown.
B There were less than half as many
This may be demonstrated by cutting this figure
chickadees as sparrows.
from a piece of paper and folding it.
D More chickadees than blue jays visited
Incorrect choices: the feeder.
In A, this figure cannot be folded to form
a rectangular prism (it would have only 36. Correct response: D
three faces). (List all possible outcomes or construct sample
spaces using lists, charts, frequency tables, and
In B, this figure cannot be folded to form a
tree diagrams)
rectangular prism (both “flaps” would fold
To find all of the possible outcomes from
down over the same end).
a tree diagram, follow every path from the top
In C, this figure cannot be folded to form to the bottom. There are 8 paths in this tree
a rectangular prism (it has sides that diagram, and 8 possible outcomes.
are not perpendicular or do not have
right angles). Incorrect choices:
A represents the list of outcomes in the final
34. Correct response: D stage of the tree diagram listed in pairs.
(Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle
B represents the outcomes in each stage of
graphs, pictographs, tables, charts)
the tree diagram in a group.
There are 6 pictures of popcorn next to
Wednesday in the pictograph, and each picture C lists only 4 of the 8 possible outcomes.
represents 20 tubs of popcorn, so there were 6
20 120 tubs of popcorn sold on Wednesday. 37. Correct response: B
(Find probabilities)
Incorrect choices: There are 23 socks in the drawer, and there
A is the result of counting the number of are more green socks than socks of any other
pictures of popcorn next to Wednesday color. The probability of picking a yellow sock
is __ 3 , a green sock is __
23 9 , a blue sock is __
23 6 , and
23
and not multiplying by 20.
a white sock is __ 5 . Danny is most likely to pick
B is the total number of pictures of popcorn 23
in the pictograph. a green sock.
C would be correct if each picture of popcorn Incorrect choices:
represented 10 tubs instead of 20.
A The probability of picking a yellow sock
3 , which is less likely than __
is __ 9 .
23
35. Correct response: C 23
(Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle C The probability of picking a blue sock
is __ 6 , which is less likely than __
23 9 .
23
graphs, pictographs, tables, charts)
The section of the circle graph labeled D The probability of picking a white sock
“Sparrows” takes up more than half of the is __ 5 , which is less likely than __
23 9 .
23
graph, so there were more sparrows at
Angelo’s birdfeeder than all the other kinds
of birds combined.
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38. Correct response: D 41. Correct response: C
(Determine and describe the mean, median, (Identify, describe, and extend numerical and
mode, and range of data) geometric patterns)
To find the mean of the times on the The pattern is a sequence of polygons that
table, add all of the times and divide the sum goes in the following order: rectangle, triangle,
(80 seconds) by the number of times (5): trapezoid. Since the last figure shown in the pat-
80 seconds 5 16 seconds. tern is a triangle, the next must be a trapezoid.
The second time that the rectangle and triangle
Incorrect choices: appear in the pattern, they are rotated 90 to the
A represents the range of the data (22 12). right from their original positions. Therefore,
the next figure in the pattern will be a trapezoid
B is the mode of the data (12 appears twice in
rotated 90 to the right from its original position.
the data).
C is the median of the data. Incorrect choices:
A is a trapezoid that has not been rotated; it
39. Correct response: B will appear as the 9th figure in the pattern.
(Determine and describe the mean, median,
B is a rectangle that has not been rotated; it
mode, and range of data)
will appear as the 7th figure in the pattern.
The range of the prices is the difference
between the highest price ($2.10) and the lowest D is a triangle that has been rotated 180.
price ($0.70): $2.10 $0.70 $1.40.
42. Correct response: A
Incorrect choices: (Apply basic properties and order of operations
A represents the difference between the first with algebraic expressions)
and last prices listed ($1.89 $1.59). By the commutative property, 30 3x 120
is equal to 3x 30 120.
C is the last price listed on the chart.
D is the highest price listed on the chart. Incorrect choices:
In B, the number sentence is not equivalent;
40. Correct response: A 3(30 x) is equivalent to 90 3x.
(Collect, organize, display, and interpret data
In C, the number sentence is not equivalent;
to solve problems)
3x(30) is equivalent to 90x.
The circle graph in choice A shows the
correct percentages for each hair color. In D, the number sentence would be
equivalent to 30 3x 120.
Incorrect choices:
In B
, the graph shows incorrect percentages; 43. Correct response: C
for example, “black hair” is shown as 50% (Use algebraic expressions, patterns, and simple
instead of 45%. equations and inequalities to represent problem
situations)
In C
, the graph shows incorrect percentages;
The total number of cards Miwa buys is the
for example, “black hair” is shown as about
number of packs (p) by the number of cards
40% instead of 45%.
in each pack (8), or 8p. The number of cards
In D
, the graph shows incorrect percentages; she will buy must be at least 100, so 8p must be
for example, “black hair” is shown as 55% greater than or equal to 100, which can be writ-
instead of 45%. ten as 8p 100.
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43. (continued) 45. Correct response: B
Incorrect choices: (Evaluate the reasonableness of a solution)
A has the wrong inequality sign. To find the most reasonable estimate, you
can round the number of rows to 120 and the
B does not represent the problem situation;
number of seats per row to 10: 120 rows
it adds the number of baseball cards (100)
10 seats 1,200 seats.
and the number of cards per pack (8).
D does not represent the problem situation; Incorrect choices:
it adds the number of cards per pack (8) A reflects an error in multiplication or place
and the number of packs (p) instead of value, resulting in only one seat per row.
multiplying.
In C, the estimate is too high; it reflects an
error in multiplication or place value,
44. Correct response: D based on 100 seats per row.
(Represent and describe mathematical
relationships with lists, tables, charts, graphs, In D, the estimate is too high; it reflects an
and diagrams) error in multiplication or place value,
The amount of money Darrell’s parents based on 1,200 rows or 1,000 seats per row.
will give to charity is $5 by the number of miles
he walks. If the input (miles) in the table is n,
then the output (dollars) will be 5n. In other
words, the amount in dollars should be 5
multiplied by the number of miles. The table
in choice D shows this relationship: 1 5 5;
2 5 10; and 4 5 20.
Incorrect choices:
In A, the table shows the relationship if
Darrell’s parents gave $5 for every 2 mile
she walked.
In B, the numbers in the first column are
correct, but the numbers in the next two
columns show the relationship n 5.
In C, the table shows the relationship n 5
(adding $5 to the number of miles).
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Test 2 Answer Key
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4. Correct response: B 6. (continued)
(Represent, convert, and find equivalent fractions Incorrect choices:
and mixed numbers) B is incorrect because 68 is not a multiple
To convert an improper fraction to a of 8.
mixed number, divide the numerator by the
C is incorrect because 76 is not a multiple
denominator: 35 8 4 with 3 left over. 4
of 8.
is the whole number, and the remainder of
38 , so the mixed number is 4 __
3 represents __ 38 . D is incorrect because 92 is not a multiple
of 8.
Incorrect choices:
A is the result of rearranging the digits in the 7. Correct response: B
improper fraction. (Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
whole numbers)
C is the result of dividing 35 by 8 and
To find the number of tickets sold at the
then putting the remainder (3) over the
theater for one movie, divide the total amount
numerator of the improper fraction (35)
of ticket sales by the price of each ticket:
instead of over the denominator (8).
$3,276 9 364.
D reflects an error in division and putting
the remainder (5) over the numerator of Incorrect responses:
the improper fraction (35) instead of the
A reflects an error in long division.
denominator (8).
C is the result of adding 3,276 9 instead
of dividing.
5. Correct response: C
(Identify and use place value) D is the result of multiplying 3,276 by 9.
This number can be written in expanded
form as 6,000,000 500,000 20,000 1,000 8. Correct response: D
900 90 8. The 5 is in the hundred thousands (Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers)
place. To add the fractions, first give them common
denominators. The least common multiple of 5
Incorrect choices: 3 __ 3 . Then add the
25 __
and 10 is 10: __ 4 and __
10 10 10
A The 1 is in the thousands place. 4 __3 __ 7 .
numerators: __
10
10 10
B The 2 is in the ten thousands place.
D The 9 is in the hundreds or the tens place. Incorrect choices:
A is the result of adding the numerators and
6. Correct response: A the denominators (2 3 over 5 10).
(Identify prime numbers, factors, and multiples) B is the result of converting the fraction __ 3
The total number of juice boxes 10
improperly to __15 ( __25 __ 35 ).
15 __
Mr. Chowdhury bought must be a multiple
C is the result of multiplying the fractions.
of 8 (in other words, the number must be evenly
divisible by 8). 56 is a multiple of 8 (7 8 56),
9. Correct response: A
so he could have bought 7 packages of 8 juice
(Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals)
boxes.
To find the difference in the weights of the
backpacks, subtract the weight of Bart’s back-
pack from the weight of Kerby’s backpack,
making sure to line up the decimal points:
3.56 kg 2.6 kg 0.96 kg.
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9. (continued) 12. (continued)
Incorrect choices: Incorrect choices:
B is the result of subtracting 3.56 2.06. A Adding the two numbers does not give the
C is the result of forgetting to change the same result as subtracting them.
3 to a 2 after borrowing 1 to subtract 0.6 B reflects a misunderstanding of the
from 0.5. inverse relationship between subtraction
D is the result of subtracting 3.56 0.26. and addition.
D Multiplication and subtraction do not have
10. Correct response: C an inverse relationship.
(Solve problems involving integers)
The difference in temperatures can be found 13. Correct response: C
by subtracting the temperature in the freezer (Solve multi-step problems involving whole
from the temperature in the refrigerator: numbers, fractions, decimals)
3C (2C) 3C 2C 5C. The cost of the shirts before the coupon is
$24.80 4 $99.20. Subtract $5.95 from the to-
Incorrect choices:
tal to find the amount Lana spent after she used
A is the result of subtracting 3C 2C. her coupon: $99.20 $5.95 $93.25.
B is the temperature in the refrigerator.
Incorrect choices:
D is the result of adding the zero on a
thermometer as a degree (2, –1, 0, 1, 2, A is the result of subtracting the value of
and 3 appear to be 6 degrees). the coupon from the price of one shirt:
$24.80 $5.95.
11. Correct response: D B is the result of subtracting the value of
(Estimate using whole numbers and decimals) the coupon from the price of each shirt:
To estimate the total price, round each price ($24.80 $5.95) 4.
to the nearest tenth and then add them together.
D is the total cost of the shirts before
The apple for $0.98 can be rounded to $1.00; the
subtracting the value of the coupon.
granola bar for $1.39 can be rounded to $1.40,
and the drink for $1.52 can be rounded to $1.50:
14. Correct response: B
$1.00 $1.40 $1.50 $3.90.
(Solve multi-step problems involving whole
Incorrect choices: numbers, fractions, decimals)
The number of students on each team is
A is the result of rounding each price
the total number of students (288) divided by
to $1.00.
the number of teams (12): 288 12 24. The
B is the result of inconsistent rounding and number of students that will play in the kickball
then adding $1.00 $1.00 $1.50. tournament from each team is 24 __ 23 16.
C is the result of inconsistent rounding and
then adding $0.90 $1.30 $1.50. Incorrect choices:
A is the result of multiplying the number
12. Correct response: C of teams (12) __23 .
(Apply the properties of operations) 23 .
C reflects an error in multiplying 24 __
Addition and subtraction have an inverse
D is the number of students on each team
relationship, so 50 23 p is equivalent to
before multiplying by __23 .
p 23 50.
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15. Correct response: C 18. Correct response: A
(Solve number sentences with one variable) (Select appropriate unit for measuring weight/
To solve the number sentence, subtract 7 mass, capacity, length, perimeter, and area)
from both sides of the equation: The area of a town can best be expressed
by the largest unit of measurement given:
7 m ( 7) 21 ( 7) square kilometers.
m 14
Incorrect choices:
Incorrect choices: B a nd C are incorrect because these units are
A is the result of dividing 21 7. too small to be practical; meters and feet
are more appropriate for measuring the
B is a number in the equation.
area of a field or a house lot.
D is the result of adding 21 7.
D A millimeter is considerably smaller than
an inch.
16. Correct response: C
(Tell time and find elapsed time)
19. Correct response: A
The clock at Time 1 reads 8:25, and the
(Use rulers and other instruments to measure
clock at Time 2 reads 9:30. To find the difference
accurately)
between the times, subtract 8:25 from 9:30. The
Each hash mark on the scale represents
race lasted 1 hour 5 minutes.
0.1 lb. The pointer is pointing to the seventh
hash mark after the mark that denotes 2 lb.
Incorrect choices:
The weight of the potatoes is 2.7 lb.
A is the result of subtracting the minutes
and disregarding the hours. Incorrect choices:
B is the result of subtracting the minutes B is the result of thinking that the arrow on
and counting them as hours. the scale points to the eighth hash mark
D is the result of finding the difference to be instead of the seventh.
1 of an hour, then converting __
1 hour and __ 1
12
12 C is the result of reading the scale backward
to 12 minutes instead of 5. from 3 and thinking that the arrow points
to the second hash mark instead of the
17. Correct response: B third.
(Convert or estimate conversions of measures) D is the result of reading the scale backward
One meter is approximately equal to from 3.
one yard, or 3 feet. If the house is 30 feet tall,
then its approximate height in meters is
20. Correct response: D
30 3 10 meters.
(Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area)
The wall is a rectangle, so its area can be
Incorrect choices:
determined by multiplying its length by its
A is the result of assuming that one meter height: 8 ft 13 ft 104 sq ft.
equals 10 feet and dividing 30 ÷ 10.
C is the result of assuming that one meter is Incorrect choices:
about the same as one foot. A is the result of adding 8 ft 13 ft instead
D is the result of multiplying 30 ft 3 instead of multiplying.
of dividing. B is the perimeter of the wall (2 8 ft plus
2 13 ft) instead of the area.
C is the result of using the formula for area
of a triangle: __12 (8 ft 13 ft).
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21. Correct response: D 24. Correct response: B
(Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area) (Determine congruence and similarity)
The length of the field can be rounded to Congruent figures are the same shape and
70 meters, and the width can be rounded to the same size. The figure in answer choice B has
60 meters. The perimeter is 2 times the length the same dimensions as the figure above.
plus 2 times the width, so a good estimate of the
perimeter is 2(70 m) 2(60 m) 260 m. Travis Incorrect choices:
ran the perimeter of the field, so 260 m is a good In A, the figure is similar to the figure
estimate of how far he ran. above but not congruent.
In C and D, the figures have different
Incorrect choices:
dimensions from the figure above
A is the result of rounding both numbers and thus cannot be congruent.
down and adding 70 m 50 m.
B is the result of rounding both numbers to 25. Correct response: A
the nearest ten and adding the length plus (Identify, classify, and describe solid figures and
width (70 m 60 m). their attributes)
C is the result of rounding 58 ft down to 50 The basketball is a sphere; a cross section of
feet and multiplying 2(70 m) 2(50 m). a sphere is always a circle.
Incorrect choices:
22. Correct response: A
(Identify and classify acute, obtuse, and right B This figure is a square pyramid.
angles and triangles) C This figure is a cone.
An obtuse angle is an angle that is greater
D This figure is a cylinder.
than 90. Angle M is greater than 90.
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27. Correct response: A 30. (continued)
(Locate and name points on a coordinate plane Incorrect choices:
using ordered pairs) A shows the figure translated one unit to the
In an ordered pair, the first number (x) right and one unit down.
indicates the number of units across, and the
B shows the figure translated three units to
second number (y) indicates the number of
the right and one unit down.
units up or down. On the grid, vertex Q has an
x-coordinate of 2 and a y-coordinate of 5. C shows the figure translated two units to
the right.
Incorrect choices:
B Vertex R is located at (5, 2). 31. Correct response: C
(Solve problems involving length, perimeter,
C Vertex S is located at (5, 0).
area, time, temperature, volume, and
D Vertex T is located at (2, 0). weight/mass)
The area of the lawn to be mowed is the
28. Correct response: D area of the whole property minus the area taken
(Identify parallel, intersecting, and up by the house. The area of the property is
perpendicular lines) 10 m 14 m 140 m2. The area of the house
Perpendicular lines intersect at a 90-degree is 8 m 8 m 64 m2. 140 m2 64 m2 76 m2.
angle. The only one of these letters that has
perpendicular lines is H. Incorrect choices:
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33. Correct response: C 35. Correct response: D
(Match 3-dimensional objects and their (Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle
2-dimensional representations) graphs, pictographs, tables, charts)
The figure in answer choice C can be folded Betsy’s handstand time was 5 seconds in
to form a triangular pyramid like the one shown. both June and September.
This may be demonstrated by cutting this figure
from a piece of paper and folding it. Incorrect choices:
A Betsy’s times did not increase steadily; her
Incorrect choices: time even fell from August to September.
In A
, this figure cannot be folded to form B The greatest increase in Betsy’s times was
a triangular pyramid (it would have only between September and October.
three faces).
C Betsy’s time was greatest in October,
In B
, this figure cannot be folded to form not August.
a triangular pyramid (the triangular “base”
is not drawn in the correct location).
36. Correct response: D
In D
, this figure cannot be folded to form (List all possible outcomes or construct sample
a triangular pyramid (it would have spaces using lists, charts, frequency tables, and
five faces). tree diagrams)
Each time the arrow is spun, it could land on
34. Correct response: B any of the 3 sections. If the arrow is spun twice,
(Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle there are 3 3 9 possible outcomes, as listed
graphs, pictographs, tables, charts) in answer choice D.
The cost for a child visiting the main aquari-
um, sea otter exhibit, and dolphin show is $8 Incorrect choices:
$3 $4 $15; this is the same price as an adult A lists all possible combinations of the letters.
ticket to the main aquarium.
B lists all the possible outcomes if repetition
Incorrect choices: were not possible.
A It costs only $5 for a senior ticket to the C lists all the possible outcomes for three
dolphin show, which is less than the spins if repetition were not possible.
$8 child’s ticket to the main aquarium.
37. Correct response: A
C It costs $10 for a senior to visit the main (Find probabilities)
aquarium, which is less than the total of There are a total of 10 candies in the bag, and
$12 it would cost for an adult to visit the 3 of the 10 candies are blue. The probability of
sea otter exhibit and the dolphin show. picking a blue candy is 3 out of 10, or __3 .
10
D It would cost $9 for a senior to visit the sea
otter exhibit and the dolphin show, which Incorrect choices:
is not the same as the $8 ticket for a child B represents the number of blue candies over
to visit the main aquarium. the number of red and yellow candies.
C represents the probability of choosing a red
5 , or __
candy ( __ 12 ).
10
D represents the probability of choosing
a candy that is not blue.
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38. Correct response: B 41. Correct response: D
(Determine and describe the mean, median, (Identify, describe, and extend numerical and
mode, and range of data) geometric patterns)
To find the mean, add all of the numbers In the number pattern, each number is 3
of pages (125 96 157 278) and divide the greater than the number before. To find the next
sum (656) by the number of books (4); 656 4 number in the pattern, add 3 to the last number
164. listed. The correct expression is 12 3.
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44. Correct response: B
(Represent and describe mathematical
relationships with lists, tables, charts, graphs,
and diagrams)
Answer choice B shows the relationship
between the number of hours and number of
miles walked. Every y-value on the line is 2 times
its corresponding x-value. For example, if he
walks 3 hours, he goes 6 miles; in 4 hours, he
walks 8 miles.
Incorrect choices:
A shows that the number of miles he walks is
2 miles, regardless of the number of hours.
C shows that the number of hours walked is
2 hours, regardless of the number of miles.
D shows the opposite relationship
(for every 2 hours he walks, he goes 1 mile).
Incorrect choices:
A is the result of adding the width and the
greatest possible length (60 100).
B is the perimeter (based on 60 ft 100 ft)
instead of the area.
D is an overestimate because the dimensions
cannot exceed 60 ft 100 ft.
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Test 3 Answer Key
Incorrect choices:
2. Correct response: C
(Compare and order whole numbers, fractions, B José read __45 of the book, which is greater
than __ 3 .
10
and decimals)
On this number line, each hash mark repre- C Fran read __ 23 of the book, which is greater
than __ 3 .
10
sents 0.5. Point H is between 2.0 and 2.5 on the
number line, but closer to 2.5. The number 2.4 is D Neal read __ 59 of the book, which is greater
between 2.0 and 2.5, closer to 2.5. than __ 3 .
10
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4. Correct response: D 7. Correct response: D
(Represent, convert, and find equivalent fractions (Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
and mixed numbers) whole numbers)
Equivalent fractions can be reduced to the To find the number of seats on the train,
same fraction. __ 8 can be reduced to __
12 23 (dividing multiply the number of cars (7) by the number
24
the numerator and denominator by 4), and __
36
of seats on each car (128): 7 128 896.
can be reduced to __23 (dividing the numerator and
Incorrect responses:
denominator by 12).
A i s the result of adding 7 128 instead
Incorrect choices: of multiplying.
A is incorrect because __34 cannot be reduced B reflects an error in multiplication
8 . (not carrying the 5 from 7 8 56
to __23 and is not equivalent to __
12
8 are not
or the 1 from 7 2 14).
B is incorrect because __ 12
8
and __
12
8 C r eflects an error in multiplication
equivalent. __ 12 can be simplified to 1 __ 12 ; __
12
8 (not carrying 1 from 7 2 14).
can be reduced to __ 23 .
49 cannot be reduced
C is incorrect because __ 8. Correct response: A
and is not equivalent to __ 8 .
12 (Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers)
To subtract the fractions, first give them
5. Correct response: C common denominators. The least common
(Identify and use place value) 13 __
multiple of 12 and 3 is 12: __ 4 and __
12 5 __
12 5 .
12
The tenths place is one digit to the right of 5 __4 __ 1 .
Then subtract the numerators: __
12 12 12
the decimal. In $1,653.89, the number that is
one digit to the right of the decimal is 8. That Incorrect choices:
represents 0.8, or 8 tenths, or __8 .
10
B is the result of converting __13 incorrectly to __ 3
12
and subtracting __ 5 __
12 3 __ 2 , or __
12 16 .
Incorrect choices:
12
A The 3 is in the ones place. C is the result of converting __13 incorrectly to __ 1
12
and subtracting __ 5 __
12 1 __
12 4 , or __
12 13 .
B The 5 is in the tens place.
D The 9 is in the hundredths place. D is the result of subtracting the numerators
(5 1) and denominators (12 3).
6. Correct response: B
(Identify prime numbers, factors, and multiples) 9. Correct response: D
The number of students in Grade 2 (23) is a (Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals)
prime number because it is divisible only by 1 To find the total cost, add all of the prices
and itself. together, being careful to line up the decimals:
$25.95 $7.39 $12.60 $45.94.
Incorrect choices:
Incorrect choices:
A The number of students in Grade 1 (27) is
divisible by 3 and 9. A is the result of adding only two prices:
$25.95 $7.39.
C The number of students in Grade 3 (34) is
divisible by 2 and 17. B is the result of adding $25.95 $7.39
$1.26.
D The number of students in Grade 4 (33) is
divisible by 3 and 11. C is the result of an error in addition
(tens are not carried over).
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(Solve problems involving integers) (Solve multi-step problems involving whole
The number of spaces Nicole should move numbers, fractions, decimals)
can be determined by finding the sum of the First, find the total number of balloons
two cards: (1) 4 3. Ozzie bought by multiplying the number of
packages (6) times the number of balloons
Incorrect choices: in each package (12): 6 12 72. Since Ozzie
A is the absolute value of the first card (1). gives the same number to each guest with none
left over, the number of balloons each guest
C is the number on the second card (4).
receives is the total number of balloons (72)
D is the result of subtracting 4 (1), or divided by the number of guests (9): 72 9 8.
4 1.
Incorrect choices:
11. Correct response: C A is the result of adding 6 12 (instead of
(Estimate using whole numbers and decimals) multiplying) and then dividing by 9.
To estimate the total weight, round each
C is the result of adding 6 12 and then
weight to the nearest ten and then add the
subtracting 9 (instead of dividing).
weights together. Ned’s weight of 98 pounds
can be rounded to 100 lb; his brother’s weight D is the result of adding 6 12 and then
of 111 pounds can be rounded to 110 lb, and his adding 9 (instead of dividing).
father’s weight of 169 pounds can be rounded to
170 lb. 100 110 170 380. 14. Correct response: D
(Solve multi-step problems involving whole
Incorrect choices: numbers, fractions, decimals)
A is the result of rounding each weight to 100. The total distance Cherry travels to school
is 1.8 km 5.6 km 7.4 km. Since she makes
B is the result of rounding the numbers down
the same trip on the way home, the total
and adding: 90 110 160.
distance she travels going to school and back
D is the result of rounding the numbers to the is 7.4 km 2 14.8 km.
nearest 100 and adding: 100 100 200.
Incorrect choices:
12. Correct response: B A reflects a mistake in adding 1.8 km and
(Apply the properties of operations) 5.6 km, and not multiplying by 2.
Because addition and subtraction have an
B represents the distance one way; it was not
inverse relationship, 24 m 45 is equivalent
multiplied by 2.
to 45 m 24.
C represents a mistake in adding 1.8 km and
Incorrect choices: 5.6 km (not carrying the 1 and getting 6.4)
A Subtracting m from 24 is not the same as and then multiplying by 2.
adding m 24.
C Adding m to 45 is not the same as adding
15. Correct response: D
(Solve number sentences with one variable)
m 24.
To solve the number sentence, add 6 to both
D reflects a misunderstanding of the sides of the equation:
inverse relationship between subtraction
and addition. n 6 ( 6) 18 ( 6)
n 24
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15. (continued) 18. (continued)
Incorrect choices: Incorrect choices:
A is the result of dividing 18 6. A A meter is a little longer than one yard—too
B is a number in the equation. large to measure a shoe.
C is the result of subtracting 18 6. C A centimeter equals 10 millimeters,
so millimeters are too small to measure
a shoe.
16. Correct response: A
D A kilometer is about __6 of a mile—too large
(Tell time and find elapsed time) 10
Since there are 60 minutes in 1 hour, to measure a shoe.
the time between 4:45 and 6:02 is 1 hour
17 minutes. (There is 1 hour between 4:45 is 19. Correct response: B
5:45; an additional 15 minutes brings the (Use rulers and other instruments to measure
time to 6:00 (45 15 60), and an additional accurately)
2 minutes brings the time to 6:02. 15 minutes The carrot is lined up with the 1-inch hash
2 minutes 17 minutes.) mark on one end and the 5.5-inch hash mark
on the other end. Its length is 5.5 inches
Incorrect choices: 1 inch 4.5 inches.
B would be correct if there were 100 minutes
Incorrect choices:
in an hour.
A disregards the last half-inch of the carrot.
C is the result of adding an extra hour.
C disregards the last half-inch of the carrot
D is the result of adding an extra hour and
and the fact that it begins at the 1-inch
assuming 100 minutes in an hour.
hash mark.
17. Correct response: A D is incorrect; 5 __12 represents the hash mark
(Convert or estimate conversions of measures) at the end of the carrot.
One quart is equal to 4 cups. To find how
many quarts are equal to 10 cups, divide 10 cups 20. Correct response: A
(Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area)
by 4 cups/quart: 10 cups 4 cups/quart
The perimeter of the triangle is the sum of
12 quarts.
2.5 quarts, or 2 __
the lengths of its sides. If Haley uses a total of
96 feet of fencing for the perimeter, the length
Incorrect choices:
of the third side of the triangle is 96 feet minus
B is the number of pints Gary would need the lengths of the other two sides. 96 feet
(1 pint 2 cups). 24 feet 32 feet 40 feet.
C is the result of subtracting 10 cups
4 cups. Incorrect choices:
D is the result of multiplying 10 cups B reflects a mistake in subtraction.
4 cups. C is the sum of the two sides given: 32 24.
D is the result of subtracting only one side
18. Correct response: B (32 ft) from the total: 96 32.
(Select appropriate unit for measuring weight/
mass, capacity, length, perimeter, and area)
21. Correct response: D
A shoe is generally somewhere between 15
(Estimate and find length, perimeter, and area)
and 30 centimeters, so centimeters is a good
The area of the field is the length times the
unit of measurement to use.
width: 100 m 20 m 2,000 m2.
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21. (continued) 25. Correct response: D
Incorrect choices: (Identify, classify, and describe solid figures and
A is the result of adding 100 m 20 m their attributes)
instead of multiplying. A square pyramid has five faces: the square
base and four triangular sides.
B reflects a mistake in multiplication
(by a power of 10). Incorrect responses:
C is the perimeter of the field instead A A cube has six faces.
of the area.
B A sphere has no faces.
22. Correct response: C C A rectangular prism has six faces.
(Identify and classify acute, obtuse, and right
angles and triangles) 26. Correct response: B
An acute triangle has three angles less (Locate and name points on a coordinate plane
than 90º. using ordered pairs)
In an ordered pair, the first number (x)
Incorrect choices: indicates the number of units across and the
A is a right triangle. second number (y) indicates the number of
units up or down. On the grid, point F is located
B and D are both obtuse triangles. at (4, 6).
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28. Correct response: C 31. Correct response: A
(Identify parallel, intersecting, and (Solve problems involving length, perimeter,
perpendicular lines) area, time, temperature, volume, and
Parallel lines are lines that never intersect. weight/mass)
The lines in answer choice C will never intersect The weight of the stick is the total weight
and thus are parallel. of the stick and rock together (3.3 lb) minus
the weight of the rock (2.4 lb): 3.3 lb 2.4 lb
Incorrect choices: 0.9 lb.
In A
, the figure contains lines that are perpen-
Incorrect choices:
dicular, not parallel.
B reflects a mistake in subtraction.
In B
, the figure contains lines that intersect
to form a pair of acute angles and a pair of C is the weight of the rock and stick together.
obtuse angles. D is the result of adding 2.4 lb 3.3 lb instead
In D
, the figure contains lines that will of subtracting.
eventually intersect.
32. Correct response: C
(Solve problems involving length, perimeter,
29. Correct response: D
area, time, temperature, volume, and
(Identify lines of symmetry)
weight/mass)
The drawing of a candy has one vertical
The perimeter of the field is two times
line of symmetry and one horizontal line of
the length plus two times the width: 2(50 m)
symmetry, giving it two lines of symmetry.
2(30 m) 160 m.
Incorrect responses:
Incorrect choices:
In A
, the figure has radial symmetry, and thus
A is the result of adding the length and the
has more than two lines of symmetry.
width: 50 m 30 m.
In B
, the figure has one vertical line of
B is the result of doubling the length and
symmetry.
adding the width: 2(50 m) 30 m.
In C
, the figure has one horizontal line
D is the area of the parking lot (50 m 30 m)
of symmetry.
instead of the perimeter.
30. Correct response: B 33. Correct response: C
(Transform figures in the coordinate plane, (Match 3-dimensional objects and their
e.g., translation, rotation, reflection) 2-dimensional representations e.g., nets)
The figure in answer choice B has been The figure in answer choice C can be folded
rotated 90º about the point located at (5, 3). to form a cube like the one shown. This may be
demonstrated by cutting this figure from a piece
Incorrect choices:
of paper and folding it.
In A
, the picture shows the figure translated
2 units to the right. Incorrect choices:
In C
, the picture shows a reflection of the In A, this figure cannot be folded to form
figure. a cube (it would have only four faces).
In D
, the picture shows the figure translated In B, this figure cannot be folded to form
down 2 units. a cube (it would have only four faces).
In D, this figure cannot be folded to form
a cube because the faces have not been
drawn in the correct locations.
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(Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle Incorrect choices:
graphs, pictographs, tables, charts) A lists three possible pairs out of the
Nine classmates take the bus to school (9), six choices.
while six walk and two bike (6 2 8), and 9 is
B lists two groupings, the pancake choices
greater than 8.
and the topping choices.
Incorrect choices: D lists all of the possible pairs of letters with-
B The same number of classmates walk (6) as out regard to whether they are pancakes
drive and bike combined (4 2 6). or toppings.
C More classmates take the bus (9) than
walk (6).
37. Correct response: B
(Find probabilities)
D Fewer students bike (2) than drive (3). The spinner is divided into 8 equal spaces,
and 2 of the spaces are blue. The probability that
35. Correct response: B 28 , or __
the arrow will land on a blue space is __ 14 .
(Interpret data presented in line, bar, and circle
graphs, pictographs, tables, charts) Incorrect choices:
Fernando made $15 in week 3, which is more
A represents the probability that the arrow
than he earned in any other week.
will land on yellow.
Incorrect choices: C represents the probability that the arrow
will land on red.
A The amount of money Fernando earned
increased and decreased across six weeks. D is “1” over the number of blue spaces.
C The greatest decrease in the amount of
money Fernando earned was between 38. Correct response: A
weeks 3 and 4. (Determine and describe the mean, median,
mode, and range of data)
D Fernando earned the least amount of
The median of the data is the number in
money in week 6, not week 4.
the middle of the data set when the data are
listed from least to greatest. When the weights
36. Correct response: C of Julio’s dogs are listed from least to greatest
(List all possible outcomes or construct sample (23, 38, 48, 54, 82), 48 is in the middle.
spaces using lists, charts, frequency tables, and
tree diagrams) Incorrect choices:
The customer chooses one of the two types
B is incorrect; 49 is the mean of the data
of pancake and one of the four toppings. There
(245 5).
are eight possible outcomes (2 4), because
each of the two types of pancakes can be paired C is incorrect; 59 is the range of the data
with any of the four toppings. (82 23).
D is incorrect; 245 is the sum of the
five weights.
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39. (continued) 42. (continued)
Incorrect choices: Incorrect choices:
A is the difference between the last A, B, and C are incorrect; they are not
temperature listed (27F) and the first equivalent to ($25 $5) m $50, and
temperature listed (16F). they all represent misunderstandings of
B is the difference between the highest the basic properties of operations.
temperature and the second lowest:
32F 16F. 43. Correct response: A
(Use algebraic expressions, patterns, and
D is the sum of all the temperatures listed. simple equations and inequalities to represent
problem situations)
40. Correct response: D
Terry started with c crackers and then gave
(Collect, organize, display, and interpret data to
9 to Diana. This situation is represented by the
solve problems)
expression c 9. After he gave 9 crackers to
The circle graph shows that __ 12 of the students
Diana, he had 14 left. That means that c 9 14.
chose pencils; __12 of the total number of students
(24) is 12. Incorrect choices:
B The equation represents a situation in
Incorrect choices:
which Terry started with 14 crackers, gave
A is the denominator of the fraction of away 9, and c is the number of crackers he
students who chose pencils. had left.
B is the number of students who chose C The equation represents a situation in
markers ( __16 of 24). which Terry started with c crackers, got
C is the number of students who chose 9 more, and ended up with 14.
pens ( __13 of 24). D The equation represents a situation in
which Terry started with 14 crackers,
41. Correct response: B gave away some number (c), and ended
(Identify, describe, and extend numerical and up with 9.
geometric patterns)
In the number pattern, each number is 2 44. Correct response: C
times as large as the number before it. The next (Represent and describe mathematical
number in the pattern will be 16 2. relationships with lists, tables, charts, graphs,
and diagrams)
Incorrect choices:
Answer choice C shows the relationship
A is the result of subtracting the first between the number of minutes and the cost
two numbers in the pattern (4 2) of the call. For each number of minutes, the cost
to determine that the rule is “ 2.” is one-half, or 0.5, that number. For example,
C is the result of subtracting the last the cost of a call that lasts 4 minutes is 0.5 4,
two numbers in the pattern (16 8) or $2.00.
to determine that the rule is “ 8.”
Incorrect choices:
D reflects a misunderstanding of the number
pattern or how to describe it. A shows that the number of minutes and the
cost of the call are the same (the cost would
be $1.00 per minute).
42. Correct response: D
(Apply basic properties and order of operations B shows that the cost for each minute is
with algebraic expressions) $1.50.
By the associative property, ($25 $5) m D shows that the total cost of a call is $0.50
$50 is equivalent to $25 ($5 m) $50. per minute plus $0.50.
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45. Correct response: B
(Evaluate the reasonableness of a solution)
The total cost of the tickets will be the
number of tickets (62) times the cost of one
ticket ($8.95). By rounding these numbers to
the nearest ten (60) and the nearest whole
number ($9), you can determine that a reason-
able estimate of the cost is 60 $9, or $540.
Incorrect choices:
In A, the estimate is too high by almost
a power of 10.
In C, the estimate is too low and may be
based on 60 $5.
In D, the estimate is too low and may be
based on adding 60 $10 instead of
multiplying.
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Student Scoring Chart
Grade 4
Student Name
Teacher Name
No. Correct/
Test 1 Item Numbers Percent (%)
Total
Number and Number Sense 1–6 /6
Operations 7–15 /9
Measurement and Geometry 16–33 /18
Statistics and Probability 34–40 /7
Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 41–45 /5
Total 1–45 /45
No. Correct/
Test 2 Item Numbers Percent (%)
Total
Number and Number Sense 1–6 /6
Operations 7–15 /9
Measurement and Geometry 16–33 /18
Statistics and Probability 34–40 /7
Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 41–45 /5
Total 1–45 /45
No. Correct/
Test 3 Item Numbers Percent (%)
Total
Number and Number Sense 1–6 /6
Operations 7–15 /9
Measurement and Geometry 16–33 /18
Statistics and Probability 34–40 /7
Patterns, Relations, and Algebra 41–45 /5
Total 1–45 /45
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