The Basics
Math 101
Test-Taking Strategies
Math Terms & Concepts
Miscellaneous
100
What day(s) are MCAS next week?
Monday and Tuesday
100
What makes a written response strong in math?
Explaining why you did something.
I multiplied 3x5 because.....
100
What should you do before submitted your test?
Double check your work and make sure you answered all questions.
100
What is the reciprocal of this fraction -1/3
-3/1
100
What score will you receive for leaving questions blank/unanswered?
Zero (0)
200
How many MCAS do you have after next week?
None you are done for the year.
Daily Double: In 8th grade how many MCAS subjects do you take?
200
How do you convert a decimal into a percent?
Multiply by 100
200
TRUE or FALSE: You should slowly read the question at least two times to ensure you understand what it is asking.
True
200
What is a variable?
An unknown number that is represented by a letter (a,b,x)
200
TRUE or FALSE: The first day of Math MCAS is generally longer than the second day.
True
300
TRUE or FALSE: You will NOT be allowed to use the Chromebook for ANY other reason besides MCAS (even after you finish your test).
True
300
What is the decimal form and percent form of 1/4 and 1/5?
0.25 and 0.20
25% and 20%
300
What term describes crossing off incorrect choices so that you are only left with two to choose from?
Process of Elimination
300
The word "of" almost always indicates you have to do what operation of math?
Multiplication.
300
When is the next time you will need to take the Math MCAS exam?
8th Grade
400
If you need more time to finish MCAS where do you go?
To the library if there are alot of people and to a classroom if only a few people.
400
Which inequality sign means greater than? Less than?
A: <
B: >
A is less than, B is greater than.
400
What non-writing skill is important to have and bring to the MCAS exam (and other future tests)?
A positive mindset
400
The word "per" almost always indicates you have to do what operation of math?
Division
400
When you solve a word problem or a geometry problem why is writing the number you solve for not enough?
You should include units whenever possible.
For example, the word problem or the geometry shape will include the units you should use in your answer.
500
TRUE or FALSE: You have a calculator on both sessions of testing
False
Most of you will only have a calculator on day two of testing (session #2)
500
What are the steps to solving this equation?
3x=5=-16
500
If I don't know the answer to a question, what is something I can do?
Make an educated guess.
Daily Double: why guess?
500
What does a markup mean? What about a markdown?
Markup means the price increased; markdown means the price decreased.
500
What do these symbols mean:
%
<
>
Percentage
Less than or equal to
Greater than or equal to