2022 STAAR Released Questions Intervention Day 1

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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How do you represent a maximum distance in an inequality?

Back

If a maximum distance is given, such as 510 miles, the inequality can be represented as m ≤ 510, where m is the distance traveled.

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Convert 7 feet to inches.

Back

7 feet = 84 inches (since 1 foot = 12 inches, 7 x 12 = 84).

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What is 80% of 90 minutes?

Back

80% of 90 minutes = 72 minutes (0.8 x 90 = 72).

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How do you order fractions, percentages, and decimals from least to greatest?

Back

Convert all values to the same format (either fractions, decimals, or percentages) and then compare them.

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What is the swimming rate of Avery in laps per minute?

Back

Avery swims 1.5 laps per minute (3 laps in 2 minutes = 3/2 = 1.5).

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What is the swimming rate of Mason in laps per minute?

Back

Mason swims 1.25 laps per minute (5 laps in 4 minutes = 5/4 = 1.25).

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If Avery swims 1.5 laps per minute, how many laps can she swim in 4 minutes?

Back

Avery can swim 6 laps in 4 minutes (1.5 laps/minute x 4 minutes = 6 laps).

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If Mason swims 1.25 laps per minute, how many laps can he swim in 2 minutes?

Back

Mason can swim 2.5 laps in 2 minutes (1.25 laps/minute x 2 minutes = 2.5 laps).

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What is the difference in laps between Avery and Mason in 2 minutes?

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Avery swims 3 laps in 2 minutes, while Mason swims 2.5 laps, so Avery swims 0.5 laps farther than Mason.