5th grade STAAR Math Review

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that a container can hold, usually measured in liters or milliliters.

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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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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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 the formula to calculate total earnings?

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Total earnings = hourly rate x number of hours worked.

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

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means to take that fraction of the whole number.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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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 solve an expression with parentheses?

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First, solve the operations inside the parentheses, then follow the order of operations for the rest of the expression.

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What is a variable in math?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What is the value of 5 x 3?

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The value of 5 x 3 is 15.