Math STAAR Review

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 times 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does it mean to be 'twice as many'?

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'Twice as many' means two times the amount. For example, if Tom did 2 sit-ups, Haruko would need to do 4 sit-ups to be twice as many.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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To find the total number of items, you can add the quantities of each group together. For example, if there are 5 apples and 3 oranges, the total is 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts you have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does 'equivalent' mean in math?

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'Equivalent' means equal in value or amount. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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How do you compare two numbers?

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To compare two numbers, you can use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to). For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What is a mathematical expression?

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A mathematical expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition or multiplication) that represents a value. For example, 3 + 4 is an expression that equals 7.

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What is the meaning of 'more than'?

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'More than' indicates an increase in quantity. For example, if you have 5 apples and you get 2 more, you now have 7 apples.

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What is a seat in a classroom context?

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A seat in a classroom is a place where a student can sit. It can be a chair or a desk.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, you do (1 * 8) / 2 = 4.