3rd Grade STAAR Math Review

Front

What is the result of adding 8 four times?

Back

The result is 32.

Front

How can the expression 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 be represented as a multiplication sentence?

Back

4 x 8.

Front

What is a defining characteristic of a square?

Back

All four sides are equal in length and all angles are right angles.

Front

What does it mean for lines to be parallel?

Back

Parallel lines never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of a square?

Back

Area = side length x side length.

Front

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 units?

Back

Perimeter = 4 x side length = 4 x 5 = 20 units.

Front

What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

Back

A square has all sides equal, while a rectangle has opposite sides equal.

Front

What is the term for a number that is multiplied by another number?

Back

The term is 'factor'.

Front

What is the commutative property of multiplication?

Back

The order of factors does not change the product (e.g., 3 x 4 = 4 x 3).

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What is the associative property of addition?

Back

The way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum (e.g., (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)).