Squares Cubes and Roots
Absolute Value
Rules with Negative Numbers
Calculator Section
Test Taking Strategies
100
sqrt(49
7
100
What do the absolute value bars do to a number inside?
Makes it positive. If the number is already positive, it will stay positive.
100
A negative times a negative is a ___________.
Positive
100
What button do you use to find the square root of a number?
squareroot
100
TRUE or FALSE:
You should read each question as fast as you can before answering to make sure you have enough time to get to all of the questions.
FALSE. You should read each question carefully before attempting to answer it.
200
Write out the first 10 perfect squares
1^2, 2^2, ect...
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100
200
What is the value of
abs(-4)
4
200
A positive divided by a negative is a ___________.
Negative
200
What button do you press to make a number negative?
The plus-minus button
200
TRUE or FALSE
Answer the easiest questions first and go back to the hard ones after.
TRUE. Answering the easiest questions first helps you move through the test faster and helps you not waste time on a hard questions. Go back and try the hard ones at the the end.
300
cube sqrt(216
6
300
What is the value of
abs(7)
7
300
What is a positive minus a negative?
Positive
300
What button would you press to get the value of
17^3
x^a
300
Which of the following are good test taking strategies (there could be more than one):
A. eliminate the wrong choices on a multiple choice question
B. consider all choices before making a final decision on a multiple choice questions
C. don't answer a question if you are not sure how to do it
D. pace yourself with time to make sure you can finish the test section in the time provided
A, B, and D. (Not C)
400
Write out the first 5 perfect cubes
1^3, 2^3, 3^3, etc...
1, 8, 27, 64, 125
400
What is the absolute value of zero?
Zero
400
What is the strategy for adding two numbers with different signs?
Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the bigger number.
400
What button does the same thing as dividing a number by 100?
The percent button.
400
What should you do if you have time left over at the end of a test section?
Go back and review/check all of your answers
500
Which is greater?
7^3 or sqrt4900,
7^3=343, sqrt4900=70
500
What is the value of
abs(0-3)
3
500
What is the value of
2-(-6)
8
500
Use a calculator to find the value of
(14-20)+8^2 -4timessqrt(225
-2
500
TRUE or FALSE
The CMAS test has an impact on your grades.
FALSE!
This test is not going to change your grade, and it does not reflect how smart you are or what kind of student you are. This test is simply a way for us to see if students are hitting certain benchmarks in their learning. Don't stress!