Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

The video is a review of module five on geometry, focusing on volume and area calculations, properties of shapes, and operations with decimals and fractions. Students are encouraged to solve problems independently before checking their work with the video. The review includes practical examples and step-by-step solutions to enhance understanding.

What should you do before attempting the problems with the video?

• Try solving the problems on your own first.

• Copy the solutions directly from the video.

• Skip the problems and watch the video.

• Ask a friend to solve them for you.

What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

• Length + Width + Height

• Length x Width x Height

• 2 x (Length + Width)

• Length x Width

How do you find the volume of a shape using an expression?

• By dividing the dimensions

• By writing a number sentence and solving it

• By subtracting the dimensions

• By adding the dimensions

Whose tower is taller, Hank's or Dana's?

• Hank's tower

• Dana's tower

• Cannot be determined

• Both are the same height

What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 12 2/4 inches and 4 1/6 inches?

• 54 inches squared

• 48 inches squared

• 50 inches squared

• 52 1/12 inches squared

Which statement is true about a square and a rhombus?

• A square is not a rhombus.

• A square and a rhombus are the same.

• A square is always a rhombus.

• A rhombus is never a square.

What are the properties of a rectangle?

• Four equal sides and no right angles

• Four sides and no parallel sides

• Two pairs of parallel sides and no right angles

• Four sides and four right angles

Why is the given figure not a square?

• It has unequal sides.

• It has no right angles.

• It has no parallel sides.

• It has more than four sides.

What type of figure is a four-sided shape with two pairs of parallel sides?

• Rhombus

• Trapezoid

• Triangle

• Parallelogram

What is the difference between 56.2 and 11.6 in word form?

• Forty-five and six tenths

• Forty-five and two tenths

• Forty-four and two tenths

• Forty-four and six tenths