Transcript B - Texas Math TAKS

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April 2006 #
5th Grade TAKS
Released Tests
by Objective
Objective
1
Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning
2
Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning
3
Geometry and spatial reasoning
4
Measurement
5
Probability and statistics
6
Mathematical processes and tools
Objective 1:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of numbers,
operations, and
quantitative reasoning.
(5.1) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses place value to represent whole
numbers and decimals. The student is
expected to
(A) use place value to read, write,
compare, and order whole numbers
through 999,999,999,999;
During a recent year the state of Washington produced
between 5,700,000,000 and 5,800,000,000 pounds of
apples. Which could be the number of pounds of
apples the state produced during that year?
A
5,794,046 lb
B
5,897,043 lb
C
5,819,042,046 lb
D
5,729,000,123 lb
Correct Answer - D
April 2006 #11
One million, two hundred thousand, sixty copies
of a CD were sold during one month. Which of
the following shows this amount written as a
numeral?
F
1,260
G
1,000,260
H
1,260,000
J
1,200,060
Correct Answer - J
May 2006 #4
How is the number 5,956,021 written in words?
F
G
H
J
Five billion, nine hundred fifty-six thousand,
two hundred ten
Five million, nine thousand fifty-six hundred,
twenty-one
Five million, nine hundred fifty-six thousand,
twenty-one
Five billion, nine hundred fifty-six million,
twenty-one
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #32
(5.1) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses place value to represent whole
numbers and decimals. The student is
expected to
(B) use place value to read, write,
compare, and order decimals through
the thousandths place.
How is the numeral 24.017 written in words?
F
G
H
J
Twenty-four thousand, seventeen
Twenty-four and seventeen thousandths
Twenty-four and seventeen hundredths
Twenty-four and seventeen
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #24
The weekly rainfall totals for 4 cities are listed in
the table below. According to the table, which city
had four hundredths of an inch of rain?
F
Lakeside
G
Mountain View
H
Pine Valley
J
Westside
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #14
(5.2) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses fractions in problem-solving
situations. The student is expected to
(A) generate a fraction equivalent to a
given fraction such as ½ and 3/6 or
4/12 and 1/3;
Which fraction model is equivalent to
Correct Answer - G
?
May 2006 #42
What number goes in the box to make this equation true?
Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your
answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.
Correct Answer - 12
June 2006 #21
(5.2) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses fractions in problem-solving
situations. The student is expected to
(B) generate a mixed number
equivalent to a given improper fraction
or generate an improper fraction
equivalent to a given mixed number;
(5.2) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses fractions in problem-solving
situations. The student is expected to
(C) compare two fractional quantities in
problem-solving situations using a
variety of methods, including common
denominators;
Five boys ordered 1
small pizza each. The
table below shows the
fraction of his own pizza
each boy ate. Which boy
ate more of his own pizza
than Daniel ate?
A
Trevor
B
Brian
C
Jay
D
Conner
Correct Answer - D
May 2006 #41
Stan was putting fruit into baskets. He wanted each
basket to be more than 7/10 full. Which fraction is
more than 7/10?
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #37
(5.2) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
uses fractions in problem-solving
situations. The student is expected to
(D) use models to relate decimals to
fractions that name tenths, hundredths,
and thousandths.
The model below shows
shaded. Which decimal
represents the part of the model that is shaded?
F
1.91
G
1.09
H
19.0
J
1.9
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #16
(5.3) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides
to solve meaningful problems. The
student is expected to
(A) use addition and subtraction to
solve problems involving whole
numbers and decimals;
The table below shows some territories acquired
by the United States and their areas in square
miles. According to the table, how much larger
was the area of the largest territory than the area
of the smallest territory?
A
820,742 mi2
B
768,632 mi2
C
579,962 mi2
D
833,642 mi2
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #5
The sign below shows the prices of different items at
Foster’s Frozen Treats. Anthony bought one frozen-yogurt
cone for each of his 2 friends. He also bought one for
himself. If Anthony paid with a $5 bill, how much change
should he have received?
A
$0.57
B
$1.79
C
$3.21
D
$2.86
Correct Answer - B
June 2006 #5
(5.3) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides
to solve meaningful problems. The
student is expected to
(B) use multiplication to solve
problems involving whole numbers (no
more than three digits times two digits
without technology);
There are 26 people in Rachel’s class. If each
person has 12 insects in his or her insect
collection, what is the total number of insects the
class has collected?
Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer
document. Be sure to use the correct place value.
Correct Answer - 312
May 2006 #21
A statue in Greece stands 42 feet tall. If a
lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt, is 11 times as tall
as the statue, how tall is the lighthouse?
F
53 feet
G
84 feet
H
462 feet
J
4,422 feet
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #42
(5.3) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student adds,
subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve
meaningful problems. The student is
expected to
(C) use division to solve problems
involving whole numbers (no more than
two digit divisors and three-digit dividends
without technology), including interpreting
the remainder within a given context;
During the past 13 days, Troy drove 546 miles.
He drove the same number of miles each day.
How many miles did Troy drive each day?
A
312 mi
B
42 mi
C
559 mi
D
50 mi
Correct Answer - B
May 2006 #25
Roxanne’s book has 240 pages. If she reads 20
pages a day, how many days will it take her to
read the entire book?
A
12 days
B
48 days
C
120 days
D
260 days
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #3
(5.3) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides
to solve meaningful problems. The
student is expected to
(D) identify common factors of a set of
whole numbers;
What are all the common factors of 5, 10, 15, and 20?
A
1, 5
B
1, 2, 5
C
1, 2, 3, 5
D
1, 2
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #31
What are the prime factors of 30?
F
1, 5, 6
G
2, 5, 15
H
1, 29
J
2, 3, 5
Correct Answer - J
June 2006 #24
(5.3) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides
to solve meaningful problems. The
student is expected to
(E) model situations using addition
and/or subtraction involving fractions
with like denominators using [concrete
objects,] pictures, words, and numbers.
The table below shows the
number of bills of each
value that Eunice had in
her wallet. In all, what
fraction of the number of
bills in Eunice’s wallet
were $5 or $20 bills?
Correct
Answer
H
April 2006 #6
Isabella and Sidney raced their toy cars. The diagram below
shows the distance each car traveled during the race. How much
farther did Isabella’s car travel than Sidney’s car traveled?
Correct Answer - F
May 2006 #36
Luisa cut a cake into 9 equal pieces. Her friends ate
⅓ of the cake, as shown by the unshaded part of the
picture below. What fraction of the cake was left?
Correct Answer - B
June 2006 #33
(5.4) Number, operation, and
quantitative reasoning. The student
estimates to determine reasonable
results. The student is expected to
(A) use strategies, including rounding
and compatible numbers to estimate
solutions to addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division problems.
Mr. Vale buys about 14.7 gallons of gas for his car
every week. About how many gallons of gas does he
buy in 4 weeks?
A
15 gallons
B
60 gallons
C
80 gallons
D
105 gallons
Correct Answer - B
April 2006 #3
The table below shows the prices of various items
at a carnival. Which is the best estimate of the
amount of money needed to pay for one admission
ticket, one box of popcorn, and one lemonade?
A
$9.00
B
$6.00
C
$7.00
D
$8.00
Correct Answer - D
May 2006 #9
Gina drove with her family to her grandparents’
house. The family drove 360 miles the first day,
385 miles the second day, and 240 miles the third
day. What is the best estimate of the total number
of miles Gina’s family drove during these 3 days?
A
800 mi
B
900 mi
C
1,000 mi
D
1,100 mi
Correct Answer - C
June 2006 #15
The table below shows the number of students
enrolled in 3 schools. Which is the best estimate of
how many more students are enrolled at Lake High
School than at Lake Elementary School?
F
200
G
300
H
400
J
500
Correct Answer - J
June 2006 #36
Objective 2:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of patterns,
relationships, and
algebraic reasoning.
(5.5) Patterns, relationships, and
algebraic thinking. The student
makes generalizations based on
observed patterns and relationships.
The student is expected to
(A) describe the relationship between
sets of data in graphic organizers such
as lists, tables, charts, and diagrams;
Lamont is required to read 1 biography, 1 sciencefiction book, and 1 poetry book each month. His
book choices are shown below. How many different
combinations of required books are possible?
F
8
G
18
H
11
J
48
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #10
Elaine saw the restaurant sign shown below. How
many different combinations are possible if Elaine
buys the manager’s special?
A
8
B
16
C
24
D
11
Correct Answer - B
June 2006 #19
The members of Marynell’s family had their
pictures taken at a photo studio. Their choices for
ordering pictures are shown in the table below.
How many different combinations of size and style
can Marynell’s family
choose from?
A
8
B
12
C
6
D
36
Correct Answer - B
June 2006 #43
The table below shows the total number of syllables in
different numbers of haiku poems. What is the
relationship between the number of haiku poems and the
total number of syllables?
A
B
C
D
The total number of syllables is 17 times the number of
haiku poems.
The total number of syllables is 32 more than the
number of haiku poems.
The number of haiku poems is 17 times the total
number of syllables.
The number of haiku poems is 32 more than the total
number of syllables.
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #23
The table below shows the total height in millimeters
of different stacks of tuna fish cans. What is the
relationship between the number of cans and the total
height in millimeters?
A
The total height in
millimeters is 76
more than the
number of cans.
B
The total height in
millimeters is 76 times the number of cans.
C
The total height in millimeters is 38 times the
number of cans.
D
The total height in millimeters is 38 more than the
number of cans.
May 2006 #33
Correct Answer - C
The table below shows how the ticket prices to concerts and
theme parks have increased over the years. Based on the table,
what is the relationship between the ticket prices of concerts and
theme parks over the years?
F
G
H
J
Concert ticket prices are $10 more than theme park ticket
prices.
Concert ticket prices are $36 more than theme park ticket
prices.
Theme park ticket prices are $24 less than concert ticket
prices.
Theme park ticket prices are $26 less than concert ticket
prices.
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #2
Alex is buying a few candy canes. The table shows the
price of different numbers of candy canes. What is the
relationship between the number of candy canes and
the price in cents?
F
The price is two times the number of candy canes.
G
The number of candy canes is 30 less than the price.
H
The price is 20 more than the number of candy canes.
J
The number of candy canes is two times the price.
Correct Answer - F
June 2006 #16
(5.5) Patterns, relationships, and
algebraic thinking. The student
makes generalizations based on
observed patterns and relationships.
The student is expected to
(B) identify prime and composite
numbers using [concrete objects,]
pictorial models, and patterns in factor
pairs.
Izzy’s birthday falls on a date in April that is a prime
number. Which could be the date of his birthday?
A
April 29
B
April 27
C
April 15
D
April 9
Correct Answer - A
April 2006 #5
The table below shows the number of boys and girls
in different grades who tried out for the tennis team.
Which grade had a prime number of girls and a
prime number of boys try out for the tennis team?
A
Ninth
B
Tenth
C
Eleventh
D
Twelfth
Correct Answer - B
May 2006 #7
The factor tree for the number 24 is shown below.
According to the factor tree, which of the
following statements is true?
F
G
H
J
The number 24 is prime.
The only prime factor of the number 24 is 2.
The numbers 24, 12, and 6 are composite.
The numbers 2, 3, 6, and 12 are prime factors
of 24.
May 2006 #22
Correct Answer - H
Malcolm is studying polygons. Which of the
following polygons has a prime number of sides?
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #40
(5.6) Patterns, relationships, and
algebraic thinking. The student
describes relationships mathematically.
The student is expected to
(A) select from and use diagrams and
equations such as y = 5 + 3 to represent
meaningful problem situations.
Lina bought 3 boxes of facial tissues. Two boxes
had 200 tissues each, and the third box had 150
tissues. Which number sentence shows the total
number of tissues Lina bought?
F
(2 × 200) × 150 =
□
G
(2 + 200) × 150 =
□
H
(2 × 200) + 150 =
□
J
(2 + 200) + 150 =
□
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #20
Christine and Kyle were estimating the number of
fish in the school aquarium. Kyle estimated that
there were 67 fish, and Christine estimated that
there were 25 fewer than Kyle’s estimate. Which
number sentence could be used to find f,
Christine’s estimate?
A
67 × 25 = f
B
67 + 25 = f
C
67 – 25 = f
D
67 ÷ 25 = f
Correct Answer - C
May 2006 #43
Orlando counted the number of people in line for tickets at
the movie theater. Every time he saw 5 people, he added a
check mark to his counting sheet, as shown below.
Orlando saw 2 more people after he added his last check
mark. Which could be used to find p, the total number of
people he saw?
A
14 + 2 + 5 = p
B
14 × 2 × 5 = p
C
14 × 5 + 2 = p
D
14 + 5 – 2 = p
Correct Answer - C
June 2006 #35
Each of Ted’s 3 chess sets has 16 black pieces and
16 white pieces. Which shows one way to find the
total number of black pieces and white pieces in all
of Ted’s chess sets?
F
(16 + 16) + 3 =
G
(16 × 16) + 3 =
H
(16 + 16) × 3 =
J
(16 × 16) × 3 =
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #38
Objective 3:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of geometry and
spatial reasoning.
(5.7) Geometry and spatial
reasoning. The student generates
geometric definitions using critical
attributes. The student is expected to
(A) identify essential attributes
including parallel, perpendicular, and
congruent parts of two- and threedimensional geometric figures.
Which statement about a cube is true?
F
It has exactly 4 vertices.
G
It has exactly 8 edges.
H
It has exactly 6 faces.
J
It has exactly 6 edges.
Correct Answer - H
April 2006 #2
Which of the following does NOT describe a
rectangle?
F
4 faces
G
2 pairs of parallel sides
H
4 right angles
J
2 pairs of congruent sides
Correct Answer - F
May 2006 #26
Which statement about the figure appears to be true?
Correct Answer - B
May 2006 #39
Which statement about trapezoid STUV appears to be true?
A
SV and VU form a right angle.
B
ST and TU are perpendicular.
C
SV and ST form an acute angle.
D
ST and VU are parallel.
Correct Answer - D
June 2006 #11
Which figure appears to include perpendicular lines?
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #29
Brenda drew a figure that appeared to have 3 acute
angles. Which could be the figure Brenda drew?
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #8
Which solid has two circular bases?
A
Cone
B
Prism
C
Cylinder
D
Sphere
Correct Answer - C
May 2006 #15
Which figure appears to have 2 obtuse angles and 2
acute angles?
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #31
(5.8) Geometry and spatial
reasoning. The student models
transformations. The student is
expected to
(B) identify the transformation that
generates one figure from the other
when given two congruent figures on a
Quadrant I coordinate grid.
Which of these shows only a rotation?
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #1
Which single transformation is represented in
the models of the snowboarders?
F
Reflection
G
Translation
H
Rotation
J
None
Correct Answer - F
May 2006 #34
Which pair of tennis rackets shows only a
translation?
Correct Answer - J
June 2006 #4
Which pair of figures below shows only a reflection?
Correct Answer - F
June 2006 #44
(5.9) Geometry and spatial
reasoning. The student recognizes the
connection between ordered pairs of
numbers and locations of points on a
plane. The student is expected to
(A) locate and name points on a
coordinate grid using ordered pairs of
whole numbers.
The grid below can be used to represent Gilbert’s
favorite restaurant. Gilbert is sitting at a table located
at (1, 6). He walks 3 units to the right and 4 units
down to the salad bar. Which ordered pair represents
the location of the salad bar?
F
(5, 9)
G
(8, 6)
H
(4, 2)
J
(3, 4)
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #32
A manufacturer made the grid below to show the
parts inside a machine. Which shape is located at
the ordered pair (5, 4)?
Correct Answer - B
June 2006 #1
The coordinate grid below represents a gym. A trampoline is at
point T in the gym. A balance beam that is not shown on the
grid is 2 units south of the trampoline. What are the balance
beam’s coordinates?
F
(8, 7)
G
(8, 5)
H
(8, 3)
J
(6, 5)
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #26
Objective 4:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the concepts and uses
of measurement.
(5.10) Measurement. The student
applies measurement concepts
involving length (including perimeter),
area, capacity/volume, and weight/mass
to solve problems. The student is
expected to
(A) perform simple conversions within
the same measurement system (SI
(metric) or customary);
Silvan made 96 ounces of fruit drink. How many
cups of fruit drink did Silvan make?
A
12 c
B
104 c
C
768 c
D
88 c
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #3
It took Mallory ¾ hour to wash her car and 1¾
hours to wax it. How many minutes did it take
her to wash and wax her car?
A
90 minutes
B
105 minutes
C
150 minutes
D
170 minutes
Correct Answer - C
May 2006 #17
Rusty’s dog weighs 79 pounds. How many ounces
does his dog weigh?
F
553 oz
G
1,264 oz
H
443 oz
J
1,164 oz
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #28
What fractional part of a meter is 1 centimeter?
Correct Answer - C
June 2006 #7
Yvonne needed 200 centimeters of ribbon. How
many millimeters of ribbon did she need?
A
2 mm
B
200,000 mm
C
20 mm
D
2,000 mm
Correct Answer - D
June 2006 #13
A picnic jug holds 4 quarts of lemonade. How
many ounces of lemonade does it hold?
A
128 oz
B
100 oz
C
80 oz
D
64 oz
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #41
(5.10) Measurement. The student
applies measurement concepts
involving length (including perimeter),
area, capacity/volume, and weight/mass
to solve problems. The student is
expected to
(B) connect models for perimeter, area,
and volume with their respective
formulas;
Look at the figure below made up of 1-unit cubes.
What is the volume of the figure?
A
16 cubic units
B
40 cubic units
C
80 cubic units
D
160 cubic units
Correct Answer - D
April 2006 #9
The models below are made up of 1-inch cubes. Which
of the models has a volume of 36 cubic inches?
Correct Answer - F
May 2006 #12
The model below shows the volume of a swimming
pool that was built at a community center. What is
the volume of the swimming pool?
A
512 cubic units
B
384 cubic units
C
216 cubic units
D
288 cubic units
Correct Answer - B
May 2006 #35
A model made of 1-foot cubes is shown below.
What is the volume of this model?
A
120 cubic feet
B
30 cubic feet
C
24 cubic feet
D
74 cubic feet
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #9
The figures below are made up of 1-unit cubes.
Which of the figures has a volume of 48 cubic units?
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #23
(5.10) Measurement. The student
applies measurement concepts
involving length (including perimeter),
area, capacity/volume, and weight/mass
to solve problems. The student is
expected to
(C) select and use appropriate units and
formulas to measure length, perimeter,
area, and volume.
The picture below represents the sandbox Mrs. Stiller put
in her backyard for her son. Use the ruler on the
Mathematics Chart to measure the length and width of the
sandbox to the nearest inch. What is the perimeter in feet
of the sandbox?
0
10 ft
B
20 ft
C
21 ft
D
24 ft
1
A
0
1
2
3
2
Correct Answer - B
May 2006 #13
4
A rectangular driveway measures 38 feet by 12 feet.
What is the area of the driveway?
A
50 square feet
B
100 square feet
C
316 square feet
D
456 square feet
Correct Answer - J
June 2006 #28
(5.11) Measurement. The student
applies measurement concepts. The
student measures time and temperature
(in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius).
The student is expected to
(A) solve problems changes in
temperature;
(5.11) Measurement. The student
applies measurement concepts. The
student measures time and temperature
(in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius).
The student is expected to
(B) solve problems involving elapsed
time.
A chili cook-off started at 9:30 A.M. All the chili had
finished cooking 3 hours 40 minutes later. Which clock
shows the time at which all the chili had finished cooking?
Correct Answer - J
April 2006 #8
The table below shows the amount of time it takes to
do different tasks when building a bookcase. How
much time would it take to complete all these tasks?
F
3 hours 25 minutes
G 3 hours
H 3 hours 15 minutes
J
4 hours
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #44
Objective 5:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of probability and
statistics.
(5.12) Probability and statistics. The
student describes and predicts the
results of a probability experiment.
The student is expected to
(A) use fractions to describe the results
of an experiment;
Julia has a case with videotapes in it.
Of these videotapes, 3 are action
movies, 6 are comedy movies, and the
remaining 8 are animated movies. If
Julia picks 1 videotape from the case
without looking, what is the probability
that she will pick an animated movie?
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #6
Elena picked up a handful of coins from a bowl
without looking. She got 8 pennies, 4 nickels, 3
dimes, and 1 quarter. What fraction of the coins
that she picked up were dimes?
Correct Answer - A
June 2006 #27
(5.12) Probability and statistics. The
student describes and predicts the
results of a probability experiment.
The student is expected to
(B) use experimental results to make
predictions;
Lara has taken 11 science quizzes this year. The table
below shows the grades she earned on these quizzes.
Based on these results, what is the probability that
Lara will earn an A on her next science quiz?
Correct Answer - D
June 2006 #39
(5.12) Probability and statistics. The
student describes and predicts the
results of a probability experiment.
The student is expected to
(C) list all possible outcomes of a
probability experiment such as tossing
a coin.
(5.13) Probability and statistics. The
student solves problems by collecting,
organizing, displaying, and interpreting
sets of data. The student is expected to
(A) use tables of related number pairs
to make line graphs;
The graph represents the depth of snow in
Mountain View during a snowstorm. Which
table matches the data in the graph?
Correct Answer - D
April 2006 #1
The graph below shows a line segment with 4 points
marked. Which table shows the coordinates of these 4
points?
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #2
The table below shows the distance a
turtle traveled over a period of 8
minutes. Which graph best represents
the data in the table?
Correct Answer - J
June 2006 #6
(5.13) Probability and statistics. The
student solves problems by collecting,
organizing, displaying, and interpreting
sets of data. The student is expected to
(B) describe characteristics of data
presented in tables and graphs
including median, mode, and range;
The table below shows how many dance lessons 6
people attended last year. What is the range of
the numbers of dance lessons these people
attended last year?
F
11
G
12
H
18
J
22
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #18
The table below shows the length of time 5
students kept their kites in the air. What is the
median length of time these 5 students’ kites were
in the air?
F
25 minutes
G
48 minutes
H
65 minutes
J
30 minutes
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #40
The table shows the results of the fifth graders’
votes on their favorite wild animal. Which wild
animal received the median number of votes?
F
Bear
G
Tiger
H
Elephant
J
Monkey
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #12
(5.13) Probability and statistics. The
student solves problems by collecting,
organizing, displaying, and interpreting
sets of data. The student is expected to
(C) graph a given set of data using an
appropriate graphical representation
such as a picture or line graph.
Objective 6:
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the mathematical
processes and tools used in problem
solving.
(5.14) Underlying processes and
mathematical tools. The student applies
Grade 5 mathematics to solve problems
connected to everyday experiences and
activities in and outside of school. The
student is expected to
(A) identify the mathematics in everyday
situations;
Charlene read the
information about finding
the temperature outside
by counting the number
of cricket chirps.
Charlene decided to test
this theory and counted
162 cricket chirps in one
minute. Based on the
information in the box,
what should the outside
F
temperature be in degrees
Fahrenheit?
G
93°F
78°F
H
33°F
J
42°F
Correct Answer - G
April 2006 #4
Ben’s family is going to see a movie. Admission is
$3 for children and $5 for adults. Based on this
information, which statement is true?
A
B
C
D
The admission cost is the same for 3 children as for 3 adults.
The admission cost is the same for 5 children as for 3 adults.
The admission cost is the same for 3 children as for 5 adults.
The admission cost is the same for 5 children as for 5 adults.
Correct Answer - B
April 2006 #7
Holly walked 4.5 miles on Saturday and 7.2 miles
on Sunday. Which of the following questions can
best be answered using this information?
F
How many days a week does Holly walk?
G
How many miles does Holly walk each week?
H
How much farther did Holly walk on Sunday
than on Saturday?
J
How much time does Holly spend walking
each day?
Correct Answer - H
May 2006 #14
A shoe store made this table to show its sales for one
afternoon. According to the table, which statement is true?
F
G
H
J
The store sold fewer sneakers than sandals and high heels
combined.
The store sold three times as many sandals as boots.
The store sold more sandals than high heels and boots
combined.
The store sold twice as many sneakers as sandals.
Correct Answer - G
May 2006 #30
The table below shows the amount of money that Tanya and
Stacy spent on ingredients and materials for their lemonade
stand. Tanya and Stacy earned $20.00 selling lemonade. After
they subtracted their expenses, how much money was left?
F
$3.42
G
$1.71
H
$16.58
J
$6.84
Correct Answer - F
June 2006 #20
Kiran wants to paint a design along the top of each
wall of his room. The stenciled design is 18 inches
long. What information is needed to determine the
number of times Kiran needs to paint the design?
F
The height of his room
G
The perimeter of his room
H
The amount of paint needed for each design
J
The number of minutes required to paint each design
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #22
(5.14) Underlying processes and
mathematical tools. The student applies
Grade 5 mathematics to solve problems
connected to everyday experiences and
activities in and outside of school. The student
is expected to
(B) solve problems that incorporate
understanding the problem, making a plan,
carrying out the plan, and evaluating the
solution for reasonableness;
Theo has 4 old coins: W, X, Y, and Z. Coin Y is
worth $2. Coin Z is worth 3 times the value of
Coin Y. Coin X is worth 4 times the value of Coin
Y. The 4 coins are worth $30 altogether. What is
the value of Coin W?
A
$14
B
$18
C
$9
D
$19
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #11
The table below shows the ticket prices at an
amusement park. The 5 people in Nick’s family paid a
total of $80 for tickets. If they purchased 2 adult
tickets, what were the other 3 tickets they purchased?
A
2 child and 1 youth
B
3 child
C
2 youth
D
2 youth and 1 child
Correct Answer - D
May 2006 #37
The table shows the price of different sizes of cereal boxes,
including tax. If Mrs. Cortez spent exactly $8.00 on cereal,
which of the following could NOT be a combination of
cereal boxes that she purchased?
F
G
H
J
Two 14-ounce boxes and one 10-ounce box
Two 10-ounce boxes and one 14-ounce box
Two 10-ounce boxes and one 20-ounce box
Four 10-ounce boxes
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #8
It took Emerald 15 minutes to apply a coat of paint
to a piece of pottery. After each coat she waited
close to 60 minutes for the paint to dry. Which is a
reasonable amount of time it could have taken for
Emerald to have applied 3 coats of paint and for
the pottery to be completely dry?
F
105 minutes
G
225 minutes
H
195 minutes
J
903 minutes
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #10
(5.14) Underlying processes and
mathematical tools. The student applies Grade
5 mathematics to solve problems connected to
everyday experiences and activities in and
outside of school. The student is expected to
(C) select or develop an appropriate problemsolving plan or strategy, including drawing a
picture, looking for a pattern, systematic
guessing and checking, acting it out, making a
table, working a simpler problem, or working
backwards to solve a problem.
Darian leaves for school at 7:35 A.M. After
traveling for 30 minutes, he arrives there just in
time for his first class, which lasts 45 minutes.
After that he has a 15-minute break before his
second class, which lasts 50 minutes. About what
time does Darian’s second class end?
A
10:00 A.M.
B
9:30 A.M.
C
9:00 A.M.
D
10:30 A.M.
Correct Answer - A
May 2006 #19
Mia painted 36 triangles on the mirror in her
room. She painted 6 of the triangles red and 4 of
them yellow. She then painted half the remaining
triangles orange and the rest white. How many
triangles did Mia paint white?
F
13
G
16
H
10
J
18
Correct Answer - F
May 2006 #38
Fifteen students want to attend an orchestra
concert. If each car can safely seat 4 students,
how many cars will be needed to transport all 15
students to the concert?
F
19
G
4
H
11
J
3
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #18
Sue is taller than Bianca and shorter than Colette.
If Colette is shorter than Dora, who is the shortest
person?
A
Sue
B
Bianca
C
Colette
D
Dora
Correct Answer - G
June 2006 #34
(5.15) Underlying processes and
mathematical tools. The student
communicates about Grade 5 mathematics
using informal language. The student is
expected to
(B) relate informal language to
mathematical language and symbols.
At a video arcade Zane can purchase 4 tokens for
$1. He will need 2 tokens to play each game.
Which is a correct way of finding the number of
games that Zane can play with $16 in tokens?
A
B
C
D
Add 4 and 16 and then divide the sum by 2
Add 4 and 16 and then multiply the sum by 2
Multiply 4 by 16 and then divide the product
by 2
Multiply 4 by 16 and then multiply the product
by 2
Correct Answer - C
May 2006 #29
The table below shows the
number of minutes Aurora
spent playing softball during
one week at summer camp.
Which shows one way to find
the total number of minutes
Aurora spent playing softball
during camp?
A
Add 75 and 90
B
Multiply 75 by 90
C
Multiply 75 by 2, multiply 90 by 5, and then add the products
D
Multiply 75 by 5, multiply 90 by 2, and then add the products
Correct Answer - D
June 2006 #17
(5.16) Underlying processes and
mathematical tools. The student uses
logical reasoning. The student is
expected to
(A) make generalizations from patterns
or sets of examples and nonexamples.
This table below shows
information about the water
temperature in locations where
green sea turtles are found.
This table shows information
about the water temperature in
locations where green sea turtles
are not found.
Based on the information in the tables, which statement is true about
the locations where green sea turtles are found?
A Green sea turtles can be found only in locations
where the water temperature is less than 23°C.
Correct
B Green sea turtles can be found only in locations
Answer
where the water temperature is less than 19°C.
C
C Green sea turtles can be found only in locations
where the water temperature is greater than 25°C.
D Green sea turtles can be found only in locations
where the water temperature is greater than 28°C. May 2006 #27
A community swimming pool is
open on different days depending
on the air temperature. The table
below shows the air temperature on
different days. Of the dates listed
above, the pool was closed on May
1, June 1, and October 1. If the
pool was open on all the other dates
listed, which statement best
describes the air temperature when
the pool is open?
F
G
H
J
The air temperature must be between 74°F and 90°F.
The air temperature must be lower than 93°F.
The air temperature must be higher than 75°F.
The air temperature must be between 68°F and 92°F.
Correct Answer - H
June 2006 #30