STAAR Review 4.3E

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What is the STAAR test?

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The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test is a standardized test used in Texas to assess students' knowledge and skills in various subjects.

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What does the term 'proportional relationship' mean?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width (Area = Length × Width).

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is the difference between a numerator and a denominator?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts are being considered, while the denominator is the bottom number, representing the total number of equal parts.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments.

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What does 'mean' refer to in mathematics?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.