Formulas
In the formula, y = mx + b, what does m equal? And how do you find it if given a graph?
Slope. You count how much you have to go up/down and to the right
How many questions do you need to get correct to pass? And about how many should you answer to be "safe"? (Hint: field questions)
19
22-25
In what order should you answer the questions?
Find your easy questions first!
What buttons must you push to get Nsolve on the calculator?
Menu, 3, 1 OR Menu, Algebra, Numerical Solve
How do you find the slope of a line on a graph?
Use the slope formula from the reference chart. Subtract two y values on top of a fraction and their corresponding x values on the bottom.
In the formula, y = mx +b, what does the letter b mean? And how do you find it if given a graph?
Y - intercept. You look where the line crosses the y-axis
How many questions do you need to get correct to earn MEETS?
28
After you complete your last question what should you do?
Go back over your answers!
How do you enter a positive mixed number? Negative mixed number?
Put a plus sign in between the whole number and fraction. Put a minus sign in between the whole number and fraction.
How do I solve questions about RIGHT triangles?
Use the Pythagorean Theorem!
In the formula, V = Bh, what does the letter B mean? And how do you find it if given a cylinder?
Area of the base. The formula for area of a circle is pi x radius2
How many questions do you need to get correct to earn MASTERS?
37
What do I need to do inside my STAAR booklet?
Circle/write your answer for EVERY question!
How do you get the square root sign on calculator?
Control and x2
How do I solve problems about volume or surface area?
Find the formula on the reference chart and put the numbers where they go in the formula
In the formula, SA = Ph, what does the letter P mean? And how do you find it if given a triangular prism?
Perimeter of the base. Add the 3 sides of the triangle.
How many questions are on the STAAR?
More than 42
What should you do if you get sleepy during the STAAR?
Ask to go get a drink of water! Stand up and stretch! Do quiet jumping jacks in the hall!
How do you get a fraction on the calculator?
Control, divide
How do I know if something is proportional?
Straight line and goes through (0,0) or starts at zero
In the formula, a2 + b2 = c2 , what does the letter c represent? And how do you determine which side is c?
Hypotenuse. Side opposite the right angle.
What should you do tonight and tomorrow to prepare for STAAR?
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Go to bed early
Eat breakfast
What materials can you ask for to help you on the STAAR? Name at least two!
Pencils, highlighters, patty paper, graph paper, eraser, scratch paper
What MUST go at the end when you are using Nsolve?
comma x (or whatever variable you used)
How can you tell if a shape is being rotated, translated, reflected, or dilated?
Rotated = turn
Translated = slide
Reflected = flip
Dilation = enlarge/reduce