Math (Gross Income)
Math (Net Income)
Science (Nature of Science)
Science (Motion and Forces)
Science (Work, Energy, and Simple Machines)
Random
Do you know Mr. C, Chance, and Ms. A?
Riddles
100
What is straight-time pay? (Pg.1)
The total amount of money that you earn per pay period when you are paid at an hourly rate.
100
What is Federal Income Tax? (Pg. 2)
A tax collected by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the annual earnings of individuals and businesses. Tax is determined on a graduated tax schedule where different levels of earnings are taxed at different tax rates.
100
What is the symbol used for meter? (Pg. 2)
m
100
What is Newton's 3rd law of motion? (Pg. 4)
For every action (or force), there is an equal and opposite reaction (or force).
100
What is energy? (Pg. 1)
The ability to cause change
100
What is a group of lions called?
A pride
100
What is Mr. C's favorite movie(s)?
Harry Potter
100
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
200
Change 5.84% to a decimal.. (Pg. 6)
.0584
200
Name one state that does not collect state income tax? (Pg. 4)
Any of the following: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, and Tennessee
200
What is an independent variable? (Pg. 1)
Factor that is adjusted by the experimenter (x-axis)
200
Acceleration occurs when...(finish the sentence) (Pg. 2)
...an object changes speed, its direction, or both.
200
This is the total amount of kinetic energy and potential energy in a system.. (Pg. 2)
Mechanical Energy
200
Name the 4 different houses in Harry Potter..
1. Hufflepuff
2. Ravenclaw
3. Slytherin
4. Gryffindor
200
Ms. A enjoys this type of beverage instead of coffee...
Tea
200
What is never hungry during Thanksgiving?
A stuffed turkey
300
This is the amount of money that you are paid for selling a product or service (Pg. 6)
Commission
300
Give one example of a personal exemption.. (Pg. 4)
Yourself or dependent (qualifying child or relative)
300
What is a standard system of measurement used worldwide? (Pg. 2)
International System of Units (SI)
300
What is the difference between distance and displacement? (Pg. 1)
Distance is how far an object has travelled.
Displacement is distance and direction of an objects change in position from starting point.
300
Mechanical Energy = _______ x _______ (Pg. 2)
Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy (PE) x Kinetic Energy (KE)
300
How old is crush in Finding Nemo?
150 (and still young)
300
Mr. C's favorite holiday is...
Halloween
300
Round and thin, red within, and a nail at the end. What am I?
A finger
400
What is the formula for calculating overtime pay? (Pg. 3)
Overtime Pay = Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours Worked
400
What is the formula for calculating the employee's share for group health insurance? (percent paid by employee) (Pg. 9)
100% - Percent Company Pays = Percent Paid by Employees
400
How do you determine the volume of an object? (Pg. 2)
Measure the amount of space occupied
400
Friction is caused by...(finish the sentence) (Pg. 3)
...microscopic bumps on surfaces called microwelds.
400
Name the 5 different types of energy.. (Pg. 1)
1. Gravitational Potential Energy
2. Chemical Potential Energy
3. Elastic Potential Energy
4. Potential Energy
5. Kinetic Energy
400
Gucci was founded in 1921 by... (full name)
Guccio Gucci
400
Ms. A's new car is a ______ ______..
Toyota Corolla
400
What is harder to catch the faster you run?
Your breath
500
Annual Salary: $55,260
Compute the semimonthly salary.. (Pg. 5)
Semimonthly Salary -
($55,260)/24
$2,302.50
500
Mike's annual taxes owed is $6,721.50. If he gets paid monthly, how much does he pay in federal income taxes each pay period? (Pg. 5)
Monthly pay period -
($6,721.50)/12
$560.12
500
What is the difference between Scientific Law and Scientific Theory? (Pg. 1)
Scientific Law - Rule of nature that sums up related observations experiments to describe a pattern in nature.
Scientific Theory - Explanation based on experiments - most logical explanation.
500
What is an example of static friction? (Pg. 3)
Pushing a fridge across the floor
(any example similar will earn points)
500
What is an example of potential energy? (Pg. 1)
A slinky, or similar will earn points
500
Which planet is the hottest?
Venus
500
This is Chance's favorite NFL team..
Pittsburgh Steelers
500
What flies when it's born, lies when it's alive, and runs when it's dead?
A snowflake
600
Ms. A sells real estate at a 9% straight commission. Last months sales totaled $326,712. What was her commission? (Pg. 6)
$326,712 × 0.09 = $29,404.08
600
If taxes owed from each tax rate is $30.00, $120.00, $180.00, and $1,100.00. Find the total and determine state income taxes each pay period if paid biweekly.. (Pg. 3)
Total: $1,430.00
Biweekly: $55.00
600
Name the correct unit for temperature.. (Pg. 2)
Kelvin
600
Putting a car in cruise control is an example of which type of speed? (Pg. 1)
Constant
600
Give an example of a "simple" machine.. (Pg. 5)
Examples include:
1. A row-boat
2. Axe
3. A pulley
4. Ferris wheel
5. Screw
6. Trailer
600
What is the least populated state in the U.S.?
Wyoming
600
Ms. A is currently going to school to be a _______.
Teacher
600
Why are A's like flowers?
Because B's come after them
700
Hourly rate: $15.25
Hours worked: 23
Compute the straight-time pay.. (Pg. 2)
Straight-Time Pay = $15.25 × 23
Straight-Time Pay = $350.75
700
What are the taxes owed on $9,525 and with a graduated tax rate of 10%? (Pg. 2)
$952.50
700
What is the multiplying factor for 'milli'? (Pg. 2)
0.001
700
When graphing motion using distance and time, the x-axis is always _______, and the y-axis is always _______.. (Pg. 1)
Time, distance
700
This consists of an axle attached to the center of a larger wheel so that the wheel and axle rotate together reduces the amount of force required.. (Pg. 5)
A wheel and axle
700
What can make Harry Potter invisible?
Invisibility cloak
700
Chance works as a ______ part-time..
Referee
700
I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. He who buys me cuts off my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead.
An onion
800
Santa makes a monthly salary of $4,216.50. What is his annual salary? What is his weekly salary? (Pg. 5)
Annual Salary - $4,216.50 x 12 = $50,598
Weekly Salary -
($50,598)/52=$973.03
800
The annual cost of Nick Butler’s family group health insurance membership is $6,500. His company pays 80 percent of the cost. How much does he pay annually for his membership? (Pg. 9)
$6,500 x 20% = $1,300
800
Name the 8 steps of the Scientific Method.. (Pg. 1)
- Ask a Question
- Research
- Form Hypothesis
- Design Experiment
- Gather and Analyze Data
- Form a Conclusion
- Share Results
- Determine if Further Research is Needed
800
What is the correct formula for calculating acceleration? (Pg. 2)
a=(vf-vi)/t
800
A doorknob is an example of this type of work.. (Pg. 4)
Changing direction
800
This country has the highest population..
China
800
Mr. C recently travelled to this European country...
Italy
(double points if Rome or Florence is given after Italy)
800
I have lakes with no water, mountains with no stone and cities with no buildings. What am I?
A map
900
Mr. J is paid $17.60 an hour for a regular 40-hour week. He makes time and a half for an overtime rate. This week, Mr. J worked 40 regular hours plus 12 hours of overtime. What is his total pay? (pg. 3)
Straight-Time Pay = $17.60 × 40 $704.00
Overtime Hourly Rate = $17.60 × 1.5 $26.40
Overtime Pay = $26.40 × 12 $316.80
Total Pay = $704 + $316.80
Total Pay = $1,020.80
900
Single - $2,000
Married - $4,000
Each Dependent - $900
Use the information above to determine - Jeffrey Fran’s gross income is $73,465 a year. The state income rate is 5% of taxable wages. Jeffrey is married and has no dependents. Calculate the state income tax he owes for the year.. (Pg. 4)
$73,465 - $4,000 = $69,465
$69,465 x .05 = $3,473.25
900
You divide this/this to get density.. (Pg. 2)
Mass/Volume
900
Describe the difference between horizontal motion and vertical motion.. (Pg. 5)
Horizontal motion is motion parallel to Earth's surface.
Vertical motion is motion perpendicular to Earth's surface.
900
(Pg. 4)
900
How many bones do sharks have?
None
900
Ms. A's dogs name is...
Ziggy
900
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Seven
1000
Aaron sells used cars. He is paid a commission of 2 percent of his first $12,000 worth of sales and 2.5 percent of sales over $12,000. What is his commission on $18,750 worth of sales? (Pg. 7)
Level 1
Between $0 and $15,000
$12,000 × 2% = $240
Level 2
Over $12,000
$6,750 × 2.5% = $168.75
Add All of the Commissions Earned
$240 + $168.75 = $408.75
1000
Ryan Medina’s gross income is $85,200 a year. How much does he pay for Social Security and Medicare? (Pg. 8)
Social Security: $85,200×0.062=$5,282.40
Medicare: $85,200×0.0145=$1,235.40
1000
What type of graph would you use to show how a fixed quantity is broken down into parts? (Pg. 3)
Circle graph (Pie chart)
1000
A skateboarder fell doing a jump. She got up and after 6 seconds, returned to a velocity of 6 m/s. What is her acceleration? (Pg. 2)
1 m/(s^2)
1000
A box is pushed 40 meters by a mover. The amount of work done was 2,240 joules. How much force was exerted on the box? (Pg. 3)
56 Newtons
1000
What is Voldemort's real (full) name in Harry Potter?
Tom Marvolo Riddle
1000
Chance's wife is a teacher at this high school in the district...
Colony High School
1000
You hear me once, you heard me again, and then I die until I am called again.
Echo