Barry sets his car to 70 miles per hour and drives 455 miles. How many

hours did he drive to go that far?

What do we know?

What do we need to know?

Chef Suzi is going to make a few cakes for her restaurant. Each cake

calls for 3/4 of a cup of sugar. She has 9 cups of sugar. How many

cakes can she make if she uses all of her sugar?

What do we know?

What do we need to know?

Santiago wants to give some candy he purchased to all of his friends.

He bought 42 Chocolates, 56 Jolly Rancher's, and 77 Laffy Taffy's.

He has 7 friends he wants to give them to and he wants to split them up

evenly in a bag for each friend. How many total candies will go in each bag?

What do we know?

What do we need to know?

Bill wants to drive to Philadelphia, PA. It will take him 15.5 hours if he drives 65 miles per hour. What important math facts do we know?

Angela had a pizza party with her friends. They ordered a very large pizza. Angela ate 1/8 of the pizza, Mary ate 1/4 of the pizza and Maria ate 1/8 of the pizza. How much pizza is left? Answer with the BEST possible answer.

Mr. Russo's class has 35 students in it. If each student has 3 daily grades each week and they have completed 8 weeks, how many daily grades does each student have in all?

Ms. Johnson brought 240 cupcakes to the county fair to sell. If she sold 1/3 of the 240 on Friday night and then 1/2 of the 240 on Saturday, how many cupcakes does she have left?

The bus driver drives 8 miles to get to his first stop where 4 people get on the bus. He then drives 2 miles to his second stop, 1 person gets off and 2 more get on. After that, he drives 3.5 miles to his third stop and 3 get off and 5 people get on. His final bus stop is 1.25 miles away. 1 person gets off and 6 people get on. He then drives to the final destination 1 more mile and they all get off. How many miles did the bus driver drive on that route?

Sergio has 3 dogs that he has to feed twice a day. Each dog gets 2 small cans of food each time they eat. How many cans of food does Sergio use each day to feed all 3 of his dogs?

When you have a word problem, it is important to to determine what you know, what you need to know and if if any math information is not important to solving the problem.

A shipping company has the following items they ship every week. Iron 325 KG, Copper 143 KG, Silver 28 KG, Gold 15 KG, Zinc 248 KG. How much Copper and Gold do they ship each week?

Vanessa is given a math problem by her teacher. She has to solve what 3/14 divided by 1/7 is. What strategy should she use to solve this problem?

Mr. Carlisle is going to take an airplane trip to Minnesota. The total trip is going to be 2,227.48 miles long. He has to make a stop in Iowa after travelling 1,149.25 miles. How many more miles will his trip be, assuming that the trip was along a straight path?

Billy has 28 Red marbles, 29 Blue marbles, 86 green marbles, and 19 purple marbles. If his friend Alex has 14 red marbles, 19 Blue marbles, and 27 purple marbles, how many total marbles do the boys have together?

Ms. Vega needs to fill up her gas tank. She currently has 1/4 of a tank of gas already in her tank. Her tank holds 20 gallons. Gas costs $1.75/gallon. How much will it cost her to completely fill up her gas tank?

The day of the big track meet, Bobby ran the mile in 6 minutes and 30 seconds. Billy ran the same race in 6 minutes and 48 seconds. How much faster did Bobby run the mile than Billy?

Bob Gibson was a great pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. One year, he struck out 268 batters in 34 games. How many batters did he strike out per game that season? Round to the nearest hundredth.

If you have 1/5 of a cup of walnuts, 1/3 cup of peanuts and 1/5 of a cup of pecans to put in a cake that you are baking, how many total cups of walnuts, peanuts and pecans do you have?

In a math problem, "increased by" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "total of 2 and 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "combine 2 and 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "2 plus 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "decreased by 8" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "difference of 7 and 6" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "6 less than 7" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "5 reduced by 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "7 times 6" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "twice" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "tripled" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "the product of 6 and 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "the quotient of 6 and 3" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "split 18 equally into 3 groups" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "average of 5, 10 and 12" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "4 over 7" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "P increased by 9" is a clue for ....

In a math problem, "the product of 10 and 15" is a clue for ....

What is the sum for the numbers 6,341 and 8,297?

What is the difference of the numbers 71,809 and 32,761?

3,121 x 2

45 divided by 5

Jessie has 17 total animal stickers. 8 of the stickers are pictures of dogs. How many stickers are pictures of cats?

Trey earned a Prowl Ticket for completing two i-Ready lessons. He needs to complete five total i-Ready lessons for the week. How many more lessons does Trey need to complete?

Oliver completed 50 math problems in XtraMath. If he completed 10 problems every minute, how many minutes did it take him to complete his XtraMath lesson?

3,677 + 981,742

80,000 - 57,821

36 divided by 6

90 divided by 3

42 divided by 2

42 x 12

75 x 30

30 divided by 6

Find the area of a triangle if the base is 3 and the height is 6.

What is the base of a triangle if A = 40cm² and h = 10cm.

Alex is building a shelf shaped like a triangle. He wants the height to equal 8 and the area to equal 72. What will b equal?

Is it possible to create a Triangle with the angles: 88, 16, and 65?

Is it possible to create a Triangle with side lengths: 5 cm, 7 cm, and 4 cm?

The area of a Triangle is 37.5 square inches. The base is 14.2 inches. What is the height?

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut a the point shown by the arrow?

Which of these changes to the electric circuit shown above will cause the lightbulb to light up.

A string of lights with small bulbs is shown below. The bulbs are connected by wire that is covered in an insulator. When the lights are on, electricity travels in....

The diagram shows the metal posts that are usually found on a battery. The battery can be connected to a bell and a switch to produce sound. Which statement best explains why there are two metal posts on the battery?

Most cars have lights, power locks, radios and other equipment that uses electricity. Electric circuits power this equipment. Each circuit has a fuse that completes it. The picture shows one type of fuse a car may have. Which of these describe one thing that could happen if the wire in a car fuse burns out?

A group of students built the circuit shown above. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

Many types of fans are used in homes. One type of electric fan is shown above. In addition to mechanical energy, which of these is produced as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan?

A simplified diagram of a system using solar energy is shown. To recharge the battery for later use without lighting the bulb, which of the following switches should be closed?

All the lightbulbs in this circuit are lit. Which change would cause all the bulbs to go out?

Students constructed a circuit using different-colored lightbulbs. What will happen if Switch 3 is closed and the other switches are left open?

The circuit has 3 lightbulbs and a bell. Which procedure will result in only the blue lightbulbs operating?

The diagram shows an electric circuit with four bells that a student plans to build. When the student connects the wire as shown, which of the bells will ring?

In some circuits that are used for decorating, one burned-out lightbulb will prevent all the other lightbulbs from lighting. In other circuits, one burned-out lightbulb will have no effect on the other lightbulbs. In which of these circuits will the other lightbulbs still light even if one bulb is burned out?

Finger like formations shown in picture above are known as stalactites and stalagmites. Which process most likely formed these stalactites and stalagmites?

The diagram above shows the sequence of the process that turn solid rock into sandstone. Which two processes best complete this diagram?

All of these are related to the formation of natural gas and oil EXCEPT....

The model above shows layers of sediment on an ocean floor. Which of the following can explain how these layers can become rock over many years?

Fossil fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud. What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form?

Students make a model to show first step in formation of sedimentary rock. They pour 2 cm of light colored sand into a clear plastic box. They add 1 cm of gravel. Finally they pour 2 cm of dark colored sand on top of gravel. Which characteristic of sedimentary rock does this model show?

Erosion is one of the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rock. Which of these best describes the process of erosion?

This photo shows plants growing on the surface of a pond. How do plants like these form fossil fuels?

Which list contains only processes that must occur in order for fossil fuels to form.

Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock?

The picture show two views of a certain fish. How does the appearance of this fish most likely help it survive?

Some beetles break down the remains of dead animals. Some mushrooms break down the remains of dead trees. How do these actions most benefit plants?

Some facts about a bird called the painted redstart are listed in the box above. Which fact best describes one way this bird changes its environment to meet its needs?

In fall and winter many trees lose their leaves in response to cooler temperatures and ----

A prickly pear cactus is shown. The roots of the prickly pear cactus spread out in a wide underground network. How does this type of root system benefit a prickly pear cactus?

Some facts about birds called Cattle Egrets are listed below. Which of these facts best describes how these birds depends on other animals to survive?

The table lists ways that four organisms obtain energy. Which organism obtains energy without depending on another organism?

The table lists the preferred diet of several types of birds. Based on this information, which two types of birds do NOT compete for food resources?

A student observes the following activities while walking in a park. Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment?

A farmer is reading a nature guide to learn how to make changes to a pond so that it will attract and support wildlife. The guide gives the suggestion listed below. Which suggestions involves interactions between two groups of living organisms

Green anole lizards are bright green reptiles native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean islands. They can be kept in terrariums to study their behavior and how they interact with their environment. Which observation describes this anole lizard interacting with the living elements in its environment?

Many gardeners use red worms like the ones shown in the photograph to turn vegetable and fruit scraps into topsoil for plants. The gardeners build a worm farm in a large container lined in old newspapers and filled with moist garden soil. The worms eat about half their body weight daily in produce waste that can be used as plant fertilizer. The container for a warm farm needs to have a lid, but the lid must be left partially open because worms require which of the following in order to survive?

Students were tasked with making a model of how natural forces can change the surface

features of Earth. They make a pile of sand in front of an electric fan and turn it on. This model best represents which of the following changes to the surface of Earth?

Stalagmites are structures that form on the floor of some caves. Most scientists explain this by saying that stalagmites form when minerals dissolved in water are left behind where water drips. Which evidence would support this explanation?

A student argues that a destructive force can change the surface of Earth. Which of the following could be used to support this claim?

Students placed two desks next to each other, and then pulled them apart. This demonstration best models which change that happens to the surface of the Earth.

Over many years, the depth of a lake gets more shallow. What could cause this change?

What is the breakdown of the Earth’s crust into sediment called?

What does physical weathering involve?

What is the process called when a glacier deposits rocks in oceans and lakes?

What do flood plains, sandbars, and river deltas in common?

What type of erosion formed the Grand Canyon?

How might a weathered mountain appear different from an unweathered mountain?

How long does the weathering process take?

Which of these is a constructive change?

What is it called when weathered rock is carried away?

Which of these is an example of erosion?

What type of change does Erosion cause?

What is a good way to prevent erosion?

What is weathering?

What types of rocks are formed by weathering?

What are the two types of Destructive forces?

anything that has mass and takes up space

two or more pieces of matter that can be combined, but NOT easily separated

this form has definite shape and definite volume

two or more pieces of matter that can be mixed together and easily separated

something that can be observed, measured, or described when looking at a piece of matter

this form has no definite shape and definite volume

the 3 states of matter are

this form has no definite shape and no definite volume

tool used to measure the VOLUME of an object

shape, color, size, texture, and weight are all examples of

tool used to measure the MASS of an object

What method would be best to use to separate iron filings and sand?

Sara has a mixture of chocolate powder, sand, table salt, and sugar. She adds water. Which of these can be separated from the mixture after she adds the water?

What does ice become when it absorbs enough heat energy?

When water changes state, from ice to steam, it is a ____________ change in matter

Burning a candle is a chemical change. Which is the BEST proof that it is a chemical change?

Evidence of a chemical change includes

Steam is known as what state of matter?

Chemical changes create new substances that cannot be separated back into their original parts.

Evidence of a chemical change is the release of gas when substances are mixed.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions

Ever since he was six years old, Ali had wanted to get a Kitten. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. “You have no idea how much work a kitten is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the kitten, train the kitten to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the kitten to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a kitten. But a kitten takes up a lot of time.”

Ali couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a kitten. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a kitten!”

Which word tells you the topic of the text?

What is the problem in the text?

A person who volunteers is someone who

Ali’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. Which word or phrase means capable?

What does the phrase "have no idea" mean?

Ali wanted a kitten, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Ali did several things. He look after the cats, washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired cats took a long time! He cleaned up the cats’ kennels, too. He also played with the kittens to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Ali spent time with the other animals too, but he preferred working with the cats. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Ali was never bored.

What does the first sentence tell about this text?

What detail does the author include to explain why Ali plays with the kittens?

To which word can the suffix –ing be added?

What is a kennel?

Which word means once in a while?

Ali volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising kittens and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a kitten of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Ali up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.

“Oh, it went great,” Ali answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the cats to people who want to adopt them!”

“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new kitten!”

“We’re getting a kitten?” Ali practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”

Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?

Why is Ali so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?

Which is a synonym for persuade?

Which word helps to explain Ali’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.

What is the main idea?

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. We had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back!

This story is about __________.

What is the theme of a story?

This step creates pictures in your mind of what you are reading.

This step helps guide your reading. It involves who, what, when, where, why, and how.

This step involves forming the main idea of the paragraph, text, or article. It's the "Big Picture."

What is the meaning of the word stretches as it is used in this sentence?

"Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert."

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.

As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. 1.

The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.

What is the main idea?

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?