Unit 3 Pre-Assessment

A baseball team sells snacks at their games to raise money. At their last game, they made 8/7 as much money as they made at their first game. Did they make more money at their first or last game?

• First game

• Last game

Answer explanation

At the last game, the team made 8/7 times the money of the first game. Since 8/7 is greater than 1, they made more money at the last game than at the first game.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Cups and milliliters are some units used to measure volume. Which of the following is another unit used to measure volume?

• Liters

• Kilograms

• Meters

• Seconds

Answer explanation

Liters are a standard unit of volume measurement, just like cups and milliliters. In contrast, kilograms measure mass, meters measure length, and seconds measure time, making liters the correct choice.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

Meters and yards are some units used to measure length. What are some other units used to measure length?

• Inches

• Kilometers

• Liters

• Pounds

Answer explanation

Inches and kilometers are both units of length measurement. Inches are commonly used in the imperial system, while kilometers are part of the metric system. Liters measure volume, and pounds measure weight, so they are incorrect.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

About how much does a fly weigh? (Estimate)

• 1 milligram

• 10 milligrams

• 100 milligrams

• 1 gram

Answer explanation

A typical fly weighs about 1 milligram, making it the correct estimate. The other options, such as 10 milligrams or 100 milligrams, are too high for a common fly's weight.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

About how much does a binder weigh? (Estimate)

• 1 pound

• 5 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 20 pounds

Answer explanation

A standard binder typically weighs around 1 pound when empty. Heavier options exist, but for a basic binder, 1 pound is a reasonable estimate.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

About how much does a truck weigh? (Estimate)

• 1,000 kg

• 5,000 kg

• 10,000 kg

• 20,000 kg

Answer explanation

A typical truck weighs around 10,000 kg. This estimate accounts for standard models used for transportation, making 10,000 kg the most accurate choice among the options provided.

About how long is a fly? (Estimate)

• 1 mm

• 5 mm

• 10 mm

• 15 mm

Answer explanation

A common housefly is typically around 5 mm in length. This estimate aligns with the average size of many fly species, making 5 mm the most accurate choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

About how long is a binder? (Estimate)

• 8 inches

• 11 inches

• 14 inches

• 17 inches

Answer explanation

A standard binder is typically around 11 inches in height, which accommodates standard letter-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Therefore, the best estimate for the length of a binder is 11 inches.

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

About how long is a truck? (Estimate)

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

• 30 feet

• 40 feet

Answer explanation

A typical truck is generally around 20 to 30 feet long. The correct estimate here is 30 feet, as larger trucks, like box trucks or delivery trucks, often fall within this range.

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

Divide. Express each answer as a decimal. 5 ÷ 2

• 2.5

• 2.0

• 3.0

• 1.5

Answer explanation

To divide 5 by 2, you calculate 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5. This means that 2.5 is the correct answer, as it represents how many times 2 fits into 5.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7