5th grade STAAR Math Review

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What is the sum of ¼ mile and ⅜ mile?

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The sum of ¼ mile and ⅜ mile is ⅝ mile.

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How do you compare the capacities of different containers?

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To compare capacities, convert all measurements to the same unit and then compare the numerical values.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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How do you calculate the total distance driven over multiple weeks?

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To calculate total distance, add the daily distances and multiply by the number of days or weeks.

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If Frank has ⅓ of a book left to read and wants to read it in 2 days, how much should he read each day?

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Frank should read ⅙ of the book each day.

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What is the value of the expression [(23 - 8) x 4] ÷ [5 x (8 - 6)]?

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The value of the expression is 46.

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What is an incorrect comparison of two capacities?

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An incorrect comparison would be stating that 0.88 liters is less than 0.221 liters.

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How do you solve an equation for a variable?

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To solve an equation for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number involves multiplying the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the formula to find the total distance driven in a week if you know the daily distance?

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The formula is Total Distance = Daily Distance x Number of Days.