STAAR Review: 6.4B, 6.5B

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What is the concept of ratio in mathematics?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the percentage of a number?

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To calculate the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 30% of 20, calculate 20 * 0.30 = 6.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the definition of a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity. For example, if a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the average (mean) of a set of numbers?

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To find the average, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total count of the numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the concept of equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the formula for calculating area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is a proportion in mathematics?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the concept of probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, or as a percentage.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B