Mathematical Concepts and Problem Solving

This screencast covers various math problems from the New York State Test 2013, including area models, decimal subtraction, fraction problem solving, product comparison, number conversion, volume calculation, and distance multiplication. The video provides step-by-step explanations and encourages students to write out problems to avoid common errors.

What resources are available for the New York State Test 2013?

• Mobile app and study group

• Video series and live classes

• Printed book and online course

• Interactive quiz and downloadable PDF

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 3/4 foot and a width of 1/2 foot?

• 1/4 square foot

• 5/8 square foot

• 3/8 square foot

• 1/2 square foot

When subtracting decimals, what is a common mistake?

• Forgetting to multiply

• Using fractions instead of decimals

• Adding instead of subtracting

• Not aligning the decimals

If Mr. Morris built 3/4 of a fence on Monday and 1/6 on Tuesday, how much did he build on Wednesday?

• 1/12 of the fence

• 1/4 of the fence

• 1/3 of the fence

• 1/6 of the fence

Which statement is true about the product of 5/12 and 7?

• The product is greater than 5/12 but less than 7

• The product is equal to one of the factors

• The product is less than each factor

• The product is greater than each factor

What is 3 million equivalent to in terms of place value?

• 3 million

• 300 thousand

• 30 thousand

• 3 hundred thousand

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 6 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet?

• 60 cubic feet

• 56 cubic feet

• 52 cubic feet

• 48 cubic feet

How many inches are in 6 feet 10 inches?

• 80 inches

• 78 inches

• 72 inches

• 82 inches

Janet rode 2/3 of a lap around a lake that is 3 3/4 miles. How far did she ride?

• 2 1/2 miles

• 3 miles

• 2 1/4 miles

• 2 3/4 miles

How is 469 and 8 hundredths written in standard form?

• 469.008

• 469.8

• 469.80

• 469.08