6th Grade Math Skills Assessment

The video tutorial guides students through solving various math problems, including adding fractions, determining equivalent fractions, calculating unit rates, converting fractions to decimals, and estimating costs. Each problem is solved using estimation and logical reasoning, emphasizing the importance of understanding fractions and unit rates in real-world scenarios.

How do you find a common denominator for adding 1/12 and 2/5?

• Multiply denominators by each other

• Subtract one denominator from the other

• Add the denominators together

• Find the least common multiple of 12 and 5

To add fractions with different denominators, you must first:

• Find a common denominator

• Add the numerators directly

• Subtract the denominators

• Multiply the fractions

Is the statement '0.04 is equivalent to 11/2015' true after converting to a common denominator?

• True

• Cannot be determined

• False

• Irrelevant to the problem

What is the best estimation technique for dividing 39.25 by 4?

• Round down to the nearest whole number

• Round up to the nearest ten

• Use a calculator

• Approximate to the nearest whole number that is easy to divide

How do you convert 4/50 to a decimal?

• Multiply numerator and denominator by 2 to get a denominator of 100

• Add 50 to 4 and divide by 2

• Subtract 4 from 50 and divide by 100

• Divide 4 by 50 directly

What is the average cost per person for a dinner costing $126.84 for 12 people?

• Approximately $10.57

• More than $10

• Exactly $10.57

• Less than $10

When estimating the cost per meal, why is it useful to round to an easier number?

• It makes the problem more complex

• It's required by mathematical rules

• It provides an exact answer

• It simplifies mental calculation

How much paint is needed to cover three walls if each requires 2 and 3/4 gallons?

• 8 and 1/4 gallons

• 7 and 1/2 gallons

• 9 gallons

• 8 gallons

How much longer did David wait in line compared to Raymond?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 25 minutes

What is the best estimate for the total cost of four boxes of brownie mix at $3.67 each?

• Between $14 and $15

• Exactly $14.68

• More than $15

• Less than $14