Algebra
Authored by Monica Serrano
Mathematics
8th Grade
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This quiz covers foundational algebra concepts appropriate for 8th grade students transitioning from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. The questions systematically address translating between verbal phrases and algebraic expressions, evaluating expressions with given variable values, identifying and applying algebraic properties (commutative, associative, and distributive), simplifying expressions through combining like terms, solving linear equations including multi-step equations with variables on both sides, and solving literal equations for specified variables. Students also work with function concepts including domain and range of relations, and identifying independent and dependent variables in real-world contexts. To succeed on this assessment, students need strong number sense, understanding of order of operations, facility with signed numbers and fractions, and the ability to think abstractly about variables as placeholders for unknown quantities. Created by Monica Serrano, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 8. This quiz serves as an excellent diagnostic tool for assessing students' readiness for high school algebra or as a comprehensive review of essential pre-algebra and introductory algebra skills. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a unit test covering multiple algebra standards, break it into smaller sections for formative assessment throughout an algebra unit, or use individual questions as warm-up problems to reinforce specific concepts. The variety of question types makes it particularly valuable for differentiated instruction and identifying specific areas where students need additional support. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards 8.EE.A.1, 8.EE.A.2, 8.EE.C.7, and 8.F.A.1, providing comprehensive coverage of expressions, equations, and introductory function concepts that form the foundation for advanced algebraic reasoning.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the algebraic expression for "the sum of n and 9"?
n - 9
n + 9
n/9
9n
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.A.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an algebraic expression for "the difference of r and 3"?
r/3
r + 3
r - 3
3r
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.A.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What word phrase can be used to represent "5x + 2"?
five times the sum of a number x and two
two times the sum of a number x and five
a number x times the sum of five and two
the sum of five times a number x and two
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.A.2
CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Evaluate u + xy, where u = 18, x = 10, and y = 8.
188
36
98
224
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.A.2C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which property is illustrated by the following statement?
8 + 8.3 = 8.3 + 8
Inverse Property of Multiplication
Commutative Property of Addition
Inverse Property of Addition
Associative Property of Addition
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Simplify:
(1/3) × (21m + 27)
63m + 9
7m + 9
7m + 81
7m + 27
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.A.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Simplify:
1.7m2 + 6.5n - 4n + 2.5m2 - n
4.2m2 + 1.5n
4.2m2 - 1.5n
1.5m2 - 4.2n
1.5m2 + 4.2n
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.A.1
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