STAAR Grade 3 Mathematics Practice Assessment

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does equivalent fractions mean?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find the total number of items when given groups?

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To find the total number of items, multiply the number of groups by the number of items in each group.

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What is the equation to find the total number of markers if a teacher bought 18 red markers and 6 boxes of blue markers with 10 markers in each box?

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The equation is 18 + (6 × 10) = 78.

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What does it mean when one fraction is greater than another?

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It means that the value of the first fraction is larger than the value of the second fraction.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the equation to find the number of candles on each cake if Glynna bought 3 boxes of 8 candles and has 4 cakes?

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The equation is 3 × 8 ÷ 4.

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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What is a model in mathematics?

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A model in mathematics is a visual representation used to illustrate a concept, such as fractions.