STAAR Grade 5 Math Practice Assessment

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What is a budget?

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A budget is a plan that outlines expected income and expenses over a specific period, helping individuals manage their finances.

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How can you balance a budget?

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To balance a budget, you can either increase your income, decrease your expenses, or do both.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The volume of a rectangular prism is calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height (Volume = length × width × height).

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How many unit cubes are needed to fill a prism with a volume of 360 cubic centimeters?

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360 unit cubes are needed, as each unit cube has a volume of 1 cubic centimeter.

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If a recipe requires 1.25 cups of an ingredient for one batch, how do you find the amount needed for multiple batches?

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Multiply the amount needed for one batch by the number of batches (e.g., 1.25 cups × 6 batches = 7.5 cups).

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What is the distance formula?

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The distance formula calculates the distance between two points and is given by the formula: Distance = |Point A - Point B|.

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If Dyna’s house is 6.85 km from Carl’s house, and Sanjay’s house is 2.3 km closer, how do you find the distance from Sanjay’s house to Carl’s house?

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Subtract the distance Sanjay is closer from Dyna's distance: 6.85 km - 2.3 km = 4.55 km.

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What does it mean for a number to be the second least in a set?

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The second least number is the number that is greater than the least number but less than all other numbers in the set.

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If Tank Y has the second least amount of water, how do you determine its possible volume?

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Compare the volumes of other tanks and identify the second smallest value.

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What is the importance of understanding unit conversions in math?

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Unit conversions are essential for solving problems that involve different measurement systems, ensuring accuracy in calculations.