STAAR Review

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What is the STAAR test?

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The STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test measures students' knowledge and skills in various subjects, including math, reading, and writing.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another. For example, 5 - 2 = 3.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, to find the difference between 450 and 320, calculate 450 - 320 = 130.

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. For example, 24 ÷ 8 = 3 means 24 can be divided into 3 equal groups of 8.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 x 3 = 12 means adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read it carefully, identify the question, extract the relevant information, and perform the necessary calculations.

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What is a packet in terms of grouping items?

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A packet is a small container or group that holds a specific number of items. For example, a packet can hold 8 candies.

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How do you calculate how many packets can be filled?

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To find out how many packets can be filled, divide the total number of items by the number of items each packet can hold. For example, 48 candies ÷ 8 candies per packet = 6 packets.

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What is the concept of 'more than' in math?

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'More than' indicates an increase in quantity. For example, if you have 450 apple trees and 320 orange trees, you have 130 more apple trees than orange trees.