Inferencing
What does it mean to make an inference?
Making conclusions about the text that the author did not tell you using text clues and background knowledge
What is the main idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about or the big idea?
6 x 3/10
18/10 = 1 8/10
A sports store has 887 golf balls. The golf balls are sold in packs of 4. How many complete packs of tennis balls will the sport store have to sell?
221 packs
When attempting to support my answer choice on the EOG, I need to refer back to the text to provide _____________ .
textual evidence
What can you infer about where Samantha's friend is?
Samantha walked into the classroom and looked at the empty desk next to her. She noticed that the desk was cleaned out, with no books or pencils in it. Samantha sighed and wondered where her friends could be.
Samantha's friend likely moved away since her desk was empty
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Eating healthy helps us grow strong and stay healthy. We can eat healthy by choosing foods that are good for us, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods give us important vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Eating healthy can also help us feel more energized and focused. By making healthy food choices, we can take care of our bodies and feel great.
Eating healthy is important to our health
A teacher has 2 1/4 meters of fabric. She uses 3/4 meter for a project. How much fabric will be left over?
6/4 or 1 2/4 fabric will be left over.
There are 14,637 seats in a basketball
arena. There are three levels of seats.
• 4,214 seats are on the first level.
• 6,438 seats are on the second level.
• The rest of the seats are on the third
level.
How many seats are on the third level?
3,985 seats
When there is a word that I do not know the meaning of on the EOG, I need to search the text for _____________ .
context clues
What can you infer about how Emily is feeling?
As the final seconds of the game ticked away, Emily dribbled the ball down the court. She knew that she was their only hope for winning the championship. She took a deep breath and went for the shot. The ball soared through the air and swished through the net, just as the buzzer sounded.
Emily is feeling happy and excited.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Exercising helps us stay strong, keeps our heart healthy, and improves our mood. We can exercise in many ways, like playing sports, going for a walk or run, or dancing. When we exercise, our bodies release endorphins, which are natural chemicals that make us feel good. By exercising regularly, we can stay healthy and feel great.
Exercising regularly helps us stay healthy and feel great
Add the mixed numbers: 1 2/5 + 2 3/5.
3 5/5 = 4
Rachel drove 257 miles last week. Monica drove 63 more miles than Rachel. How many miles did they drive altogether?
577 miles
I need to show my ___________ for each problem on the Math EOG.
work / thinking
What can you infer about how Sophie is feeling?
Sophie was sitting on the couch, watching a movie with her family. She was cuddled up under her blanket, and she could feel her eyelids getting heavy. She yawned and stretched her arms, and then snuggled back into the soft cushions.
Sophie is likely feeling tired
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Taking care of our planet is very important! Our planet is our home, and we need to make sure we keep it clean and healthy. We can do this by reducing our use of plastic, recycling, and conserving energy. By taking care of our planet, we can make sure it stays beautiful for generations to come.
Taking care of the planet is important.
Maria has 5 baskets. Each basket holds 2/5 kg of apples. How many kilograms of apples does she have altogether? Write and solve.
5 x 2/5 = 10/5 = 2
She has 2kg altogether.
A school collects 2,304 cans of food. They divide the cans equally among 9 food banks. Each food bank then gives away 118 cans. How many cans does each food bank have left?
138
In a multi-step question, I have to ensure that my final answer is the solution to the _________ question.
original
What can you infer about how Jessica is feeling?
Jessica walked up to the door of the school and paused. She took a deep breath and adjusted her backpack on her shoulders. She looked around at the other kids milling about and tried to calm her nerves. She had just moved to the area and today was her first day at a new school.
Jessica likely feels nervous
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The ocean is full of fascinating creatures and mysterious depths. Exploring the vastness of the ocean can reveal a plethora of secret and undiscovered lifeforms. The constantly changing tides and currents make it a dynamic environment that never ceases to amaze. Despite the dangers of the deep, many scientist and adventurers are drawn to the ocean's mysteries and continue to push the boundaries of what we know about this vast, blue expanse.
The ocean is full of fascinating creatures and mysterious depths
A recipe needs 2/3 cup of sugar. If you make 3 batches, how much sugar do you need in total? Write an equation and solve.
2/3 x 3 = 6/3 = 2
You need 2 cups.
Mrs. Moore had 24 pencils in each of the two jars on her desk. She divided them equally among her 8 students. How many pencils did each student get?
6 pencils
I need to ensure I am working hard on the test because I only have ____ hours to complete it.
3 hours