Mathematical Problem Solving Skills

The video tutorial guides fifth graders through solving various math problems from the 2019 STAAR test. It covers topics such as perimeter, conversion tables, multiplicative patterns, cost calculations, coordinate grids, data analysis, fraction multiplication, and rounding decimals. Each section provides detailed explanations and strategies to help students understand and solve the problems effectively.

What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

• 4 times the side length

• Side length cubed

• 2 times the side length

• Side length squared

In the equation y = 12x, what operation is used to find y?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Rebecca bought 8 air filters at $16.95 each and used a $7.50 coupon. What is the total cost?

• $128.10

• $135.60

• $143.50

• $120.00

Which point is located inside the polygon formed by the points (1,3), (3,6), (7,6), and (9,3)?

• (3,1)

• (5,7)

• (8,6)

• (4,5)

How many students did not pick strawberry as their favorite ice cream flavor?

• 50

• 55

• 65

• 115

What is 64 hundredths rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 0.64

• 0.65

• 0.6

• 0.7

If 1/4 gallon of syrup is used to make 16 snow cones, how much syrup is used per cone?

• 1/64 gallon

• 1/8 gallon

• 1/16 gallon

• 1/4 gallon

What is the result of 3.75 kilometers run each day for 28 days?

• 105 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 110 kilometers

• 95 kilometers

Which figure belongs to the isosceles triangle category?

• Figure 1

• Figure 2

• Figure 3

• Figure 6

What is the difference between 5/6 and 1/4 using fraction strips?

• 1/3

• 5/12

• 7/12

• 1/2