Math Contest Strategies Quiz

What is a strategy for estimating accurately the number of jelly beans in a jar?

• Ignoring the task

• Grouping the jelly beans and estimating the total

• Guessing a random number

• Counting each jelly bean individually

How can we estimate the surface area of a shape?

• Breaking the shape into smaller parts and adding the areas

• Using a ruler to measure each side

• Guessing a random number

• Ignoring the task

How can we take better educated guesses on math tests?

• Choosing the longest option

• Picking the first option that seems correct

• Eliminating obviously wrong options

• Guessing randomly

What is a good strategy for guessing the weight of an object?

• Comparing it with a known weight

• Ignoring the task

• Guessing a random number

• Using a scale

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.A.2

How can we improve our chances of guessing the correct answer in a true or false quiz?

• Choosing only 'True'

• Choosing only 'False'

• Guessing randomly

• Eliminating obviously wrong answers

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.1

What is a strategic approach for completing a multiple choice test in a limited time?

(REMEMBER, EMPTY QUESTIONS GET MARKED WRONG!)

• Take your time, do what you can.

• Do questions in order until there is 1 minute left - then choose ONE letter and color in the rest!

• Cry

• Skip around and do what you know until there is 1 minute left - then choose ONE letter and color in the rest!

What is a good strategy for estimating the height of a tall building?

• Comparing it with a known height

• Ignoring the task

• Guessing a random number

• Using a measuring tape

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What is a strategic approach for solving a large jigsaw puzzle?

• Starting from any random piece

• Ignoring the puzzle

• Starting from the corners and edges

• Trying to fit pieces randomly

What is the area of the shaded region?

• 14 m²
• 120 m²
• 106 m²
• 134 m²

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.7D