6th Grade Math STAAR Review

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a graphical representation of a dataset that shows its minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values.

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How do you calculate the interquartile range (IQR)?

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IQR is calculated as the difference between the third quartile (Q3) and the first quartile (Q1): IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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What does the range of a dataset represent?

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The range represents the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a dataset.

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How do you find the sum of negative and positive numbers?

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To find the sum, add the numbers together, keeping track of their signs. Negative numbers decrease the total.

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What is the order of numbers on a number line?

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Numbers are arranged from least to greatest, with negative numbers on the left and positive numbers on the right.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they yield the same value for all values of their variables.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How do you solve an equation with variables?

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To solve an equation, isolate the variable on one side by performing inverse operations on both sides.

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What is the cost calculation for multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the cost of one item by the number of items: Total Cost = Cost per item × Number of items.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number less than zero, often representing a loss or a deficit.