6th Grade M-STEP Math Review

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What is a rectangular prism?

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A three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces, where opposite faces are equal in area.

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How do you calculate the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the distance formula for two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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Distance = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

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What does it mean for a number to be in the tenths place?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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What is elevation?

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Elevation is the height of a point above or below sea level.

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How do you determine if a statement about inequalities is true or false?

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Evaluate the statement using examples or counterexamples.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What is the significance of sea level in geography?

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Sea level is used as a reference point for measuring elevation and depth.

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How can you find the longest side of a triangle?

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Use the Pythagorean theorem if it's a right triangle, or compare the lengths of the sides.

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What is the definition of a coordinate plane?

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A two-dimensional surface where points are defined by pairs of numbers (x, y).