Exploring Key Concepts in 6th Grade Math Test Questions

The video tutorial covers several math problems from the 2022 sixth grade math STAAR test. It begins with simplifying an expression involving fractions, followed by calculating the volume of a rectangular pyramid. The tutorial then explains multiplying a whole number by a fraction greater than one, identifying points within a shaded area on a coordinate grid, and converting feet to inches for a real-world measurement problem.

What is the simplified form of the expression W - 1/4 * 4?

• W

• W + 1

• W - 1

• W - 4

What is 1/4 of 4?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 0.25

If the dimensions of a rectangular pyramid are length = 5 mm, width = 4 mm, and height = 6 mm, what is its volume?

• 30 cubic mm

• 120 cubic mm

• 60 cubic mm

• 40 cubic mm

What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular pyramid?

• Length * Width * Height / 3

• Length + Width + Height / 3

• Length * Width / Height

• Length * Width * Height

What is the result of multiplying 96 by 11/8?

• Greater than 96

• Less than 96

• Cannot be determined

• Equal to 96

What happens to a number when it is multiplied by a fraction greater than 1?

• It becomes zero

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

Which coordinate is located inside the shaded area formed by two triangles?

• (1.5, -4.5)

• (4.5, -1.5)

• (-1.5, 4.5)

• (-4.5, 1.5)

Which of the following points is not inside the shaded area?

• (-1.5, 4.5)

• (1.5, -4.5)

• (4.5, -1.5)

• (-4.5, 1.5)

How many inches are in the wingspan of an adult bald eagle if it measures 7 feet?

• 64 inches

• 94 inches

• 74 inches

• 84 inches

Convert 7 feet to inches.

• 108 inches

• 84 inches

• 72 inches

• 96 inches