Math NSCAS Practice Test - 6th grade

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/4 is equivalent to 0.25 and 25%.

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What does a negative number represent in real-world situations?

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A negative number can represent a loss, a decrease, or a position below a reference point, such as -15 indicating 15 feet below sea level.

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How do you calculate the surface area of a 3D shape?

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To calculate the surface area, sum the areas of all the faces of the shape. For example, a cube has 6 equal square faces.

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What are the four quadrants in a coordinate plane?

Back

Quadrant I: (+,+), Quadrant II: (-,+), Quadrant III: (-,-), Quadrant IV: (+,-). Each quadrant represents a different combination of positive and negative values.

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What is a net in geometry?

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A net is a two-dimensional pattern that can be folded to form a three-dimensional shape, such as a cube.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1 divided by 4 equals 0.25.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.25 times 100 equals 25%.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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What does it mean for a number to be in Quadrant II?

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A point in Quadrant II has a negative x-coordinate and a positive y-coordinate.

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What is the surface area of a cube with side length 4 cm?

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The surface area of a cube is 6 times the area of one face. For a cube with side length 4 cm, Surface Area = 6 × (4 cm × 4 cm) = 96 cm².