STAAR Review 4.3E

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What is the purpose of the STAAR test?

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The STAAR test (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) measures students' knowledge and skills in core subjects to ensure they meet state educational standards.

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Define 'proportion'.

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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Explain the term 'greatest common factor' (GCF).

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a base 10 system, indicated by a decimal point.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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Define 'perimeter'.

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.