Mathematical Problem Solving Skills

This video covers part two of the STAR mathematics test for grade six, focusing on problems 15 to 27. It includes solving problems related to ratios, expressions, number lines, volume calculations, cost analysis, and more. The video also explains the importance of credit reports and how to calculate the length of a marathon in yards.

What is the focus of the STAR mathematics test discussed in the video?

• Grade 7 mathematics

• Grade 8 mathematics

• Grade 6 mathematics

• Grade 5 mathematics

In problem 15, what is the correct statement about the lunch preferences?

• The number of people who ate salad was twice that of turkey.

• There were 56 more people who ate turkey than chicken.

• One fourth as many people ate vegetarian as ate salad.

• Half as many people ate a turkey sandwich as a vegetarian meal.

What is the result of the expression 6 plus negative 4 cubed?

• -64

• -58

• 58

• 64

How many weeks will it take Alma to read at least 28 books if she reads two books each week?

• 12 weeks

• 15 weeks

• 13 weeks

• 14 weeks

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a base of 5.25 feet by 3 feet and a height of 8.5 feet?

• 136 cubic feet

• 134 cubic feet

• 133.875 cubic feet

• 135 cubic feet

What is the cost of one book if six books cost $45 in total?

• $6.50

• $7.00

• $7.50

• $8.00

Which ratio represents the number of large to small containers of milk ordered by the grocery store?

• 4:7

• 6:7

• 7:4

• 16:49

How many pounds of copper are in 120 pounds of brass that contains 65% copper?

• 85 pounds

• 80 pounds

• 78 pounds

• 75 pounds

What percentage of the finishing times were between 20 and 22 minutes in the box plot?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 25%

What formula can be used to find the area of a parallelogram with a base of 14 cm and height h?

• A = 14 - h

• A = 14 + h

• A = 14 * h

• A = 14 / h