Math Test Guidelines

What should you do after solving a math problem for a test?

• Write the answer in the margin

• Leave the answer box empty

• Write the answer in the boxes at the top of the grid

• Write the answer below the grid

How many numbers or symbols should be printed in each box of the answer grid?

• As many as needed

• Only one

• Two

• None

What should you do if you have an unused box in the answer grid?

• Fill in a circle under it

• Leave it empty

• Write a zero in it

• Cross it out

Can fractions be entered into an answer grid on a test?

• Yes, as fractions

• Yes, as decimals

• No, they are not allowed

• Only mixed numbers

When filling in the circle under each box, how should it be marked?

• Lightly shade the circle

• Make a check mark

• Make a solid mark that completely fills the circle

• Put a dot in the center

A student is preparing 20 gift bags, and each bag will contain 10 stickers. The student already has 50 stickers. If each package of stickers contains 15 stickers, how many additional packages does the student need to buy to have enough stickers for all the bags?

• A) 10 packages

• B) 11 packages

• C) 12 packages

• D) 13 packages

Roberta has a rectangular shelf that is 40 inches long and has a perimeter of 104 inches. Which expression correctly represents the area of the shelf in square inches?

• A) 40 x 12

• B) 40 x 52

• C) 40 + 12 + 40 + 12

• D) 40 + 52 + 40 + 52

Round 796,814 to the nearest ten thousand.

• 790,000

• 800,000

• 796,000

• 796,800

Which comparison is true?

• 4.7 = 7.4

• 0.3 > 0.8

• 0.20 = 0.02

• 0.06 < 0.10

There are 5 motorcycles in a parking lot. The number of cars in the parking lot is 8 times as many as the number of motorcycles. Which equation shows how to find the number of cars in the parking lot?

• 5 x 8 = 40

• 5 + 8 = 13

• 5 = 8 x 40

• 5 = 8 + 13