6TH GRADE MATH STAAR REVIEW

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

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Define a prime number.

Back

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16?

Back

The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the mean of the following set of numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10?

Back

Mean = (2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10) / 5 = 6.

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What is the difference between perimeter and area?

Back

Perimeter is the total distance around a shape, while area is the amount of space inside a shape.

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What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

Front

How do you find the volume of a rectangular prism?

Back

Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the order of operations in math?

Back

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - PEMDAS.

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent a number that is not yet known.