1. 7 th Grade TAKS Released Tests by Objective Objective 1Numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning 2Patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning 3Geometry and spatial reasoning 4Measurement 5Probability and statistics 6Mathematical processes and tools

2. Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning.

3. (7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to (A) compare and order integers and positive rational numbers;

4. The table shows several countries and the portion of their population that is under age 15. Which of the following lists the countries in order from least to greatest portion of the population under age 15? AUnited States, Ethiopia, Benin, Chad, Uganda BUganda, United States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad CUnited States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad, Uganda DUganda, Chad, Ethiopia, Benin, United States April 2006 #29 Correct Answer - C

5. An electrician has been working at 4 customer sites. He has completed ½, ¼, 1/8, and ¾ of the work at the sites. Which list shows the percent of work completed at the sites in order from greatest to least? F12.5%, 25%, 50%, 75% G0.75%, 0.125%, 0.25%, 12.5% H75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5% J25%, 50%, 75%, 125% February 2004 #38 Correct Answer - H

6. The fraction 5/8 is found between which pair of fractions on a number line? F8/16 and 21/32 G9/16 and 19/32 H10/16 and 24/32 J11/16 and 24/32 Spring 2003 #26 Correct Answer - F

7. (7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to (B) convert between fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and percents mentally, on paper, [or with a calculator];

8. Mrs. Newsome said that 1/8 of the faculty at Long High School had attended the school as teenagers. Which decimal and percent are equivalent to 1/8? F0.18, 18% G0.125, 12.5% H1.8, 180% J1.25, 125% April 2006 #18 Correct Answer G

9. Sandra colored 1/3 of her picture black, as shown below. What percent of her picture did Sandra color black? F12% G24% H33 1/3% J66 2/3% February 2004 #14 Correct Answer - H

10. It is estimated that 20.4% of the U.S. population in the year 2050 will be over the age of 65. Which number is NOT equivalent to 20.4%? Correct Answer - D February 2004 #31 A B C0.204 D2.04

11. Conner’s parents asked him to save 2/5 of his allowance each week to help pay for summer camp. What percent of his allowance did Conner’s parents ask him to save? A25% B35% C40% D60% Spring 2003 #3 Correct Answer - C

12. (7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms. The student is expected to (C) represent squares and square roots using geometric models.

13. The model below can be used to represent the area of a square with a side of units. What is another way to represent the side length of this square? April 2006 #39 A125 B5 C D Correct Answer - B

14. Which model represents ? February 2004 #33 Correct Answer - A

15. Which model represents 9 2 ? February 2004 #42 Correct Answer - G

16. The model below represents √49 = 7. Which arrangement of small squares can be used to model a large square that represents √196? A4 rows of 49 squares B6 rows of 36 squares C12 rows of 12 squares D14 rows of 14 squares Spring 2003 #39 Correct Answer - D

17. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (A) represent multiplication and division situations involving fractions and decimals with [concrete] models, pictures, words, and numbers;

18. Lynne works at a bank and earns $9.75 per hour. If Lynne works 35 hours each week, which expression could be used to determine her total earnings for 1 year? F9.75 x 35 G9.75 x 52 H9.75 x 35 x 52 J9.75 x 35 x 12 April 2006 #10 Correct Answer H

19. Which model best represents the expression ? February 2004 #24 Correct Answer - F

20. Which expression can be used to find the maximum number of 0.2- meter lengths of rope that can be cut from a 6.5-meter length of rope? F0.2 ÷ 6.5 G0.2 + 6.5 H6.5 ÷ 0.2 J6.5 × 0.2 Spring 2003 #10 Correct Answer - H

21. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (B) use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems involving fractions and decimals;

22. Nora wants to save $82.50 to buy a special gift for her mother. She has 15 weeks to save the money. If she wants to save the same amount each week, how much money, in dollars and cents, must Nora save each week? Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value. April 2006 #21 Correct Answer – 5.5

23. The table shows the distance Pedro jogged each day last week. What was the total distance Pedro jogged last week? A8.7 mi B11 mi C14.7 mi D16 mi Spring 2003 #1 Correct Answer - C

24. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (C) use models to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers and connect the actions to algorithms;

25. A newspaper gains and loses subscribers daily, as some people subscribe and other people cancel their subscriptions. The table shows the subscriptions and cancellations for a newspaper during the first two months of the year. If the newspaper started the year with s subscriptions, which expression can be used to find how many subscriptions the newspaper had at the end of the two-month period? Fs + 100 + (-30) + 450 + (-120) Gs + 100 + 30 + 450 + 120 Hs + 100 + 450 Js + (-30) + (-120) April 2006 #38 Correct Answer - F

26. Which expression is represented by the model below? A-7 + 0 B-7 + 3 C-7 + 7 D-7 + 10 February 2004 #27 Correct Answer - D

27. During a week in December in Anchorage, Alaska, the daily high temperatures were 20°F, 18°F, -10°F, 15°F, -15°F, 25°F, and 11°F. Which expression can be used to find the average daily high temperature during that week? A(20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11) ÷ 7 B20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11 ÷ 7 C[20 + 18 + (-10) + 15 + (-15) + 25 + 11] ÷ 7 D20 + 18 + (-10) + 15 + (-15) + 25 + 11 ÷ 7 Spring 2003 #19 Correct Answer - C

28. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (D) use division to find unit rates and ratios in proportional relationships such as speed, density, price, recipes, and student-teacher ratio;

29. Leon bought a dozen daises for $3.75. Which is the closest to the amount Leon paid for each daisy? A$0.25 B$0.29 C$0.31 D$0.38 April 2006 #3 Correct Answer - C

30. Emmanuel can run 100 meters in 20 seconds. If he competes in the 400- meter race, about how many seconds will it take him to run the race? A5 sec B4 sec C80 sec D20 sec February 2004 #1 Correct Answer - C

31. A recipe that makes 18 cookies calls for ¾ cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to make 2 dozen cookies using this recipe? F3/8 c G1 c H1 1/3 c J1½ c Spring 2003 #34 Correct Answer - G

32. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (E) simplify numerical expressions involving order of operations and exponents;

33. What is the value of the expression below? F61 G234 H544 J66 April 2006 #44 Correct Answer - G

34. Simplify the expression below. F7G6H2J8F7G6H2J8 February 2004 #30 Correct Answer - G

35. What is the value of the expression (3 + 3) 2 ÷ 6 – 2 × 4? F-18 G-2 H0 J16 Spring 2003 #30 Correct Answer - G

36. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (F) select and use appropriate operations to solve problems and justify the selections;

37. DeAndre bought 15 party hats priced at 3 for $0.65 and 56 noisemakers priced at 7 for $1.25. What was the total cost of the hats and noisemakers, not including tax? F$9.75 G$8.75 H$10.70 J$13.25 April 2006 #12 Correct Answer - J

38. Mrs. Gutierrez bought 2 dozen cans of soda priced at 6 cans for $1.98 and 18 bottles of water priced at 6 bottles for $2.16. What is the total amount she spent, not including tax, on soda and bottled water? A$6.48 B$7.92 C$14.40 D$16.56 Spring 2003 #37 Correct Answer - C

39. (7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to (G) determine the reasonableness of a solution to a problem.

40. A school district hired a speaker to present some information for career day to the middle school students in the district. The speaker used the following information to estimate the total number of students who will attend the presentation. There are 3 middle schools. There are 20-25 homeroom classes in each middle school. There are 25-30 students in each homeroom. What is the best estimate of the total number of students who will attend the presentation? A750 B1,125 C1,800 D2,500 April 2006 #23 Correct Answer - C

41. Peaches are on sale at $0.95 per pound. Mrs. Hinkle bought 2.75 pounds of peaches. About how much did she pay for the peaches? ALess than $1.00 BBetween $1.50 and $2.00 CBetween $2.50 and $3.00 DMore than $3.00 February 2004 #45 Correct Answer - C

42. A bowler scored between 195 points and 215 points per game. Which is the best estimate of the total points she scored in 8 games? FFrom 1,350 to 1,550 GFrom 1,550 to 1,750 HFrom 1,750 to 1,950 JFrom 1,950 to 2,150 Spring 2003 #48 Correct Answer - G

43. Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning.

44. (7.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to (A) estimate and find solutions to application problems involving percent;

45. Of the 850 students at Brown Middle School, 38% are in the school band. How many students are in the school band? F32 G527 H323 J812 April 2006 #26 Correct Answer - H

46. Bradley answered 80% of the questions on his science test correctly. There were 30 questions on the test, and all the questions had equal value. How many questions did Bradley NOT answer correctly on his test? F6 G18 H24 J20 April 2006 #34 Correct Answer - F

47. Mrs. Loya sponsors the Spanish club at Central Middle School. The club has 8 members who are sixth graders, 12 members who are seventh graders, and 10 members who are eighth graders. What percent of the Spanish club members are seventh graders? F40% G30% H26% J10% April 2004 #16 Correct Answer - F

48. Which of the following represents the greatest percent of change? AA tree grows from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year. BAn aquarium that was originally priced at $80 is now $60. CA person whose salary was $100 per week is now earning $120 per week. DA baby who weighed 7 pounds at birth now weighs 16 pounds. April 2004 #25 Correct Answer - D

49. The cost of Matt and Natalie’s dinner was $27.35. They want to leave a 20% tip. Which of the following is closest to the amount of the tip they want to leave? A$4.00 B$4.50 C$5.00 D$5.50 Spring 2003 #17 Correct Answer - D

50. A company published 110 books last year, and 8 of them became best-sellers. Which best represents the percent of books the company published last year that did NOT become best-sellers? F7% G8% H93% J102% Spring 2003 #32 Correct Answer - H

51. (7.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student solves problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to (B) estimate and find solutions to application problems involving proportional relationships such as similarity, scaling, unit costs, and related measurement units.

52. Lindy is planning to build a model of a train using a scale where 2 inches represents 25 feet. If the train is 60 feet long, what is the length in inched that Lindy should build the model of the train? A9.6 in. B2.4 in. C4.8 in. D1.2 in. April 2006 #43 Correct Answer - C

53. An athlete on the school football team can run 20 yards in 2.9 seconds. During the last football game, the athlete ran 64 yards for a touchdown. If the athlete’s rate of speed remained the same, about how long did it take him to run for the touchdown? A9.3 seconds B21.3 seconds C58 seconds D19.2 seconds April 2004 #47 Correct Answer - A

54. The prices of 3 different bottles of shampoo are given in the table. Which size bottle of shampoo has the lowest price per ounce? FThe 20-oz bottle only GThe 15-oz bottle and the 20-oz bottle HThe 15-oz bottle only JThe 10-oz bottle and the 15-oz bottle Spring 2003 #28 Correct Answer - H

55. Patrick drew a map of his neighborhood. He used a scale in which 1 inch equals 2 miles. What distance on Patrick’s map should represent the 1.5 miles between his house and the nearest gas station? A0.3 in. B0.75 in. C1.3 in. D3 in. Spring 2003 #45 Correct Answer - B

56. (7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to (A) generate formulas involving conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;

57. Two basketballs can fit inside a hoop, as shown in the drawing below. If each basketball has a circumference of 30 inches, which equation could be used to find d, the diameter of the hoop? April 2006 #30 Correct Answer - F

58. Peter wants to find the perimeter of the isosceles trapezoid shown below. Which equation could Peter use to find P, the perimeter of the trapezoid? AP = 8 ∙ 14 + 5 BP = 8 + 14 + (2 ∙ 5) CP = (8 + 14) ∙ 4 ÷ 2 DP = 8 + 5 + 14 + 4 April 2006 #41 Correct Answer - B

59. Mrs. Penn has a circular tablecloth with a circumference of 29 feet. Which expression could be used to find the radius of the tablecloth? April 2004 #4 Correct Answer - G

60. Which of the following CANNOT be used to find the perimeter of a square with side length s? Fs + s + s + s G2s + 2s H4s Js × s Spring 2003 #6 Correct Answer - J

61. Art’s Department Store is having a sale. The table shows the regular price, r, and the sale price, s, of several items. Which formula can be used to calculate the sale price? As = r – 2.5 Bs = r × 2.0 Cs = r × 0.5 Ds = r – 0.5 Spring 2003 #15 Correct Answer - C

62. (7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to (B) graph data to demonstrate relationships in familiar concepts such as conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;

63. The table below shows the different sizes of square gardens Charlie can build. Which graph shows the correct relationship between the side length and perimeter of each square garden Charlie can build? April 2006 #31 Correct Answer - D

64. The data in the table below shows the relationship between temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit, x, and degrees Celsius, y. Which graph best represents the data in the table below? April 2004 #19 Correct Answer - C

65. Which of the following relationships is best represented by the data in the graph? FConversion of feet to inches GConversion of miles to feet HConversion of feet to yards JConversion of inches to yards April 2004 #32 Correct Answer - F

66. The data in the table below represents the relationship between the length of a side of a square in centimeters, x, and the area of a square in centimeters squared, y. Which graph best represents the data in the table above? Spring 2003 #36 Correct Answer - G

67. (7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and symbolic form. The student is expected to (C) describe the relationship between the terms in a sequence and their positions in the sequence.

68. Which rule can be used to find the value of any term in the sequence below where n represents the position of the term? A2n + 4 B4n + 2 C3n + 3 D8n – 2 April 2006 #5 Correct Answer - B

69. Which sequence follows the rule n/4, in which n represents the position of a term in the sequence? April 2006 #37 Correct Answer - B

70. Which sequence follows the rule 8n – 4, where n represents the position of a term in the sequence? F16, 12, 8, 4, 0, … G8, 16, 24, 32, 40, … H4, 16, 64, 216, 1,024, … J4, 12, 20, 28, 36, … April 2004 #12 Correct Answer - J

71. Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its position in the sequence? April 2004 #20 Correct Answer - F

72. Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its position in the sequence? AAdd 3 to n BMultiply n by 2 and then subtract 2 CMultiply n by 2 and then add 3 DMultiply n by 3 and then subtract 2 Spring 2003 #35 Correct Answer - D

73. (7.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses equations to solve problems. The student is expected to (A) use [concrete] models to solve equations and use symbols to record the actions;

74. The equation 3x + 3 = x + 9 is modeled below. What value of x makes the equation true? Ax = 3 Bx = 6 Cx = 12 Dx = 4 April 2006 #11 Correct Answer - A

75. The model represents the equation x – 8 = 2. What is the value of x? Fx = -6 Gx = 4 Hx = 8 Jx = 10 April 2004 #44 Correct Answer - J

76. The model below represents the equation 3x + 6 = 15. What is the first step in finding the value of x? ADivide the beans equally among the three cups. BAdd 15 beans to each side of the model. CAdd 6 beans to each side of the model. DSubtract 6 beans from each side of the model. Spring 2003 #31 Correct Answer - D

77. (7.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses equations to solve problems. The student is expected to (B) formulate a possible problem situation when given a simple equation.

78. Which situation is best represented by the equation x – 4 = 16? AMiranda picked 16 apples and ate ¼ of them. What is x, the number of apples she had left? BFelipe ran for 16 minutes and walked for 4 minutes. What is x, the difference between the time he spent running and the time he spent walking? CJordan spent $4 of his allowance and had $16 left. What is x, the total amount of Jordan’s allowance? DCecilia has hit 4 of the last 16 balls pitched. What is x, the total number of balls pitched? April 2006 #7 Correct Answer - C

79. Which problem situation matched the equation below? x – 4.72 = 5.28 A Sergio’s lunch cost $4.72. He received $5.28 in change when he paid the bill. What is x, the amount of money he gave the cashier? B Yvette cycled 4.72 km in a race. The winning cyclist’s time was 5.28 seconds faster than Yvette’s. What is x, the time in seconds it took Yvette to finish the race? C Janice and Maura measured the wingspans of butterflies in science class. Janice’s butterfly had a wingspan of 4.72 cm, and Maura’s butterfly had a wingspan of 5.28 cm. What is x, the average length of a butterfly’s wingspan? D Mrs. Castro paid $4.72 for a jar of iced-tea mix that was originally priced at $5.28. What is x, the amount of money that Mrs. Castro saved altogether? April 2004 #37 Correct Answer - A

80. Which problem situation matches the equation below? 15x = 120 FChang collected 120 foreign postage stamps last year. He gave 15% of them to friends. What is x, the number of stamps Chang did not give away? GCece exercised 120 minutes each day for 15 days last month. What is x, the total number of hours Cece exercised last month? HDemetria drove a total of 120 miles this week. She drove 15 miles more this week than she drove last week. What is x, the number of miles Demetria drove last week? JAdam charges $15 per hour for labor to repair lawn mowers. What is x, the number of hours Adam worked if he charged $120 for labor? Spring 2003 #16 Correct Answer - J

81. Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.

82. (7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies shapes and solids using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to (A) use angle measurements to classify pairs of angles as complementary or supplementary;

83. The drawing below shows the side view of a picture frame on a desk. If m 1 is 75 °, what is the measure of its complementary angle? F15 ° G25 ° H105 ° J115 ° Correct Answer - F April 2006 #42

84. Which 2 angles are NOT complementary? Correct Answer - A April 2004 #5

85. If angles T and U are supplementary and the measure of angle T is 70 °, what is the measure of angle U? A110 ° B70 ° C20 ° D10 ° Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #13

86. (7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies shapes and solids using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to (B) use properties to classify shapes including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and circles;

87. A triangle with two congruent sides and an angle of 104 ° is – Fisosceles and right Gisosceles and obtuse Hisosceles and acute Jscalene and obtuse Correct Answer - G April 2006 #14

88. Mr. Olivares installed a triangular piece of stained glass above his front door. Which of the following best describes the triangle with the given measures? AAcute equilateral triangle BObtuse isosceles triangle CRight scalene triangle DRight isosceles triangle Correct Answer - B April 2004 #15

89. Which statement is always true about an equilateral triangle? FIt has 3 congruent angles. GIt has 1 right angle. HIt has exactly 2 congruent sides. JThe sum of any 2 angles is 180 °. Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #40

90. (7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies shapes and solids using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to (C) use properties to classify solids, including pyramids, cones, prisms, and cylinders;

91. Which of the following has 2 parallel bases that are not polygons? ACone BPrism CPyramid DCylinder Correct Answer - D Spring 2003 #29

92. (7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and classifies shapes and solids using geometric vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to (D) use critical attributes to define similarity;

93. Look at the two rectangles below. Which method could be used to prove that the rectangles are similar? ADivide 3 by 2 and 4 by 1.5 to see whether the quotients are the same BDivide 1.5 by 4 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the same CDivide 4 by 1.5 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the same DDivide 3 by 1.5 and 4 by 2 to see whether the quotients are the same Correct Answer - D April 2006 #9

94. Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures? ASimilar figures always have the same shape. BSimilar figures always have the same size. CSimilar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal. DSimilar figures always have corresponding sides that are proportional. Correct Answer - B April 2004 #9

95. If the corresponding angles of 2 polygons are congruent and the lengths of the corresponding sides of the polygons are proportional, the polygons are - Fregular Gcongruent Hsymmetric Jsimilar Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #22

96. (7.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to describe location on a plane. The student is expected to (A) locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of integers;

97. Max drew a triangle on the coordinate plane shown below. Which of the following best represents the coordinates of the vertices of ∆KLM? A(-2, 5), (1, 1), (-3, 1) B(-2, 5), (1, 1), (1, -3) C(5, -2), (1, 1), (1, -3) D(5, -2), (1, 1), (-3, 1) Correct Answer - A April 2006 #1

98. Which of the following coordinates lie within the circle graphed below? F(2, 3) G(3, -5) H(3, 3) J(5, 3) Correct Answer - G April 2004 #2

99. Which line contains the ordered pair (2, -3)? FLine k GLine l HLine m JLine n Correct Answer - J April 2004 #34

100. If point K is translated 4 units to the left and 3 units down, what will point K’s new coordinates be? F(-2, 0) G(-1, -1) H(6, 0) J(5, -1) Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #44

101. (7.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses coordinate geometry to describe location on a plane. The student is expected to (B) graph translations on a coordinate plane;

102. Beatrice translated trapezoid RSTU to trapezoid R’S’T’U’. Vertex S was at (4, 1). If vertex S’ is at (-3, 4), which best describes this translation? AMove 7 units left and 3 units up. BMove 1 unit left and 3 units up. CMove 3 units down and 7 units right. DMove 8 units left and 4 units up. Correct Answer - A April 2006 #13

103. The figure below was transformed from quadrant I to quadrant III. This transformation best represents a - Atranslation Btessellation Crotation Dreflection Correct Answer - A April 2004 #

104. (7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to (A) sketch a solid when given the top, side, and front views;

105. The top, front, and side views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below. Which solid figure is best represented by these views? Correct Answer F April 2006 #4

106. The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below. Which solid figure is best represented by these views? Correct Answer - B April 2004 #39

107. The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are shown below. Which solid figure matches the views above? Correct Answer – D Spring 2003 #5

108. (7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to (B) make a net (two-dimensional model) of the surface area of a solid;

109. The final project in Yasmeen’s art class is to create a 3- dimensional triangular pyramid out of paper. Which net below could Yasmeen use to create a triangular pyramid? Correct Answer - H April 2006 #36

110. Which net can be used to make a cylinder? Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #46

111. (7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to (C) use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems in fields such as art and architecture;

112. Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement.

113. (7.9) Measurement. The student solves application problems involving estimation and measurement. The student is expected to (A) estimate measurements and solve application problems involving length (including perimeter and circumference), area, and volume.

114. Marilou needs to cut a piece of glass for her table. The table is in the shape of a regular hexagon. The glass should measure 1½ feet on each side. What is the perimeter of the piece of glass? F12 ft G9 ft H18 ft J7.5 ft Correct Answer - G April 2006 #8

115. Brenda wants to attach a string of beads along the circular bottom edge of the lamp shade shown below. The diameter of the bottom of the lamp shade is 16 centimeters. About how many centimeters long should Brenda make the string of beads? F25 cm G50 cm H79 cm J201 cm Correct Answer - G April 2006 #16

116. A pest-control company was hired to spray the lawn represented by the shaded region shown below. What was the area in square feet that was sprayed? A 19,280 ft 2 B 20,000 ft 2 C 37,680 ft 2 D 17,680 ft 2 Correct Answer - D April 2006 #25

117. For storage Mrs. Lin uses cylindrical containers like the one shown below. If Mrs. Lin uses 2 of these containers, which is closest to the total volume of both containers? F13 cubic feet G6 cubic feet H8 cubic feet J16 cubic feet Correct Answer - F April 2006 #28

118. Janeska ran in 3 races. The distances she ran in the races were 5 kilometers, 4.25 kilometers, and 5.5 kilometers. How many meters did Janeska run in the 3 races altogether? A1,475 m B14,750 m C48,500 m D15,000 m Correct Answer - B April 2006 #33

119. Bloom’s Nursery designed a plan for Mrs. Hartrick’s flower bed, as shown in the shaded part of the grid below. Each square on the grid represents 5 square feet. What will be the approximate area of the flower bed? A100 ft 2 B80 ft 2 C20 ft 2 D16 ft 2 Correct Answer - B April 2004 #7

120. Ms. Wagner painted the outside of the patio door to her house, as shown below. She did not paint the window or the doorknob. Which is closest to the painted area of the door in square feet? A31 ft 2 B28 ft 2 C25 ft 2 D18 ft 2 Correct Answer - D April 2004 #11

121. Yoko made a circular coaster in pottery class. Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the radius of the coaster in centimeters. Which of the following is closest to the area of the top of the coaster? A64 cm 2 B24 cm 2 C46 cm 2 D51 cm 2 Correct Answer - D April 2004 #17 0 1 2 3 4

122. Mr. Williams built a wooden storage box. The storage box was 3.5 feet high by 2 feet wide by 2 feet long. What is the volume of the storage box in cubic feet? Correct Answer - 14 April 2004 #21 Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value.

123. Mrs. Jones wants to paint a wall but not the door on the wall. How many square feet of wall does Mrs. Jones need to paint? F36 ft 2 G171 ft 2 H129 ft 2 J150 ft 2 Correct Answer - H April 2004 #22

124. A jewelry box is shown below. Use the ruler on the Mathematics chart to measure the dimensions of the jewelry box in centimeters. Which best represents the volume of the jewelry box? A6 cm 3 B9 cm 3 C14 cm 3 D24 cm 3 Correct Answer - D Spring 2003 #9 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3

125. Kira drew a circle with a radius of 20 inches and another circle with a radius of 10 inches. What is the approximate difference between the area of the 2 circles? F300 in 2 G314 in 2 H942 in 2 J1,256 in 2 Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #14

126. Mr. McCrea is building a toy box like the one shown below. What is the volume of the toy box in cubic feet? Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document. Be sure to use the correct place value. Correct Answer - 40 Spring 2003 #21

127. Margarita traces a circle with a radius of 20 centimeters like the one shown below. She will color in the shaded region. What is the approximate area of the shaded region? A90 cm 2 B270 cm 2 C314 cm 2 D1,256 cm 2 Correct Answer - C Spring 2003 #25

128. Cassie draws the following 4 figures. Which two figures have the same area? AFigure I and Figure II BFigure I and Figure III CFigure II and Figure III DFigure II and Figure IV Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #33

129. Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics.

130. (7.10) Probability and statistics. The student recognizes that a physical or mathematical model can be used to describe the probability of real-life events. The student is expected to (A) construct sample spaces for compound events (dependent and independent).

131. Mrs. Sheldon made lunch for her family. She made tuna sandwiches and chicken sandwiches. She made coconut cookies and oatmeal cookies. Which list shows all possible outcomes if a person picked one sandwich at random and one cookie at random? A (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal) B (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, coconut), (tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal) C (Tuna, chicken), (tuna, coconut), (tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, tuna), (chicken, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal) D (Tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal), (tuna, chicken), (coconut, oatmeal) Correct Answer - B April 2006 #35

132. (7.11) Probability and statistics. The student understands that the way a set of data is displayed influences its interpretation. The student is expected to (A) select and use an appropriate representation for presenting collected data and justify the selection;

133. Aaron polled 15 classmates to find out what kinds of pets they have. Which of the following gives the most detailed information about individual students and their pets? Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #41

134. (7.11) Probability and statistics. The student understands that the way a set of data is displayed influences its interpretation. The student is expected to (B) make inferences and convincing arguments based on an analysis of given or collected data.

135. The circle graph below shows the materials in U.S. landfills. Which of the following statement is NOT supported by the graph? F Paper and other trash make up more than ½ of U.S. landfills. G Rubber and leather and food and yard waste make up ¼ of U.S. landfills. H The amount of plastic is triple the amount of metal in U.S. landfills. J The amount of paper is more than twice the amount of metal in U.S. landfills. Correct Answer - G April 2006 #20

136. The data in the table below show the number of lunch items sold at a school snack bar in one day. Which statement is best supported by these data? F There are a total of 690 students attending classes at the school. G The number of students who bought hamburgers is 50% of the number of students who bought nachos. H There are 300 students at the school who do not like hamburgers. J The number of students who bought chocolate milk is 55% of the number of students who bought regular milk. Correct Answer - J April 2006 #24

137. Lisa’s principal kept a record of the times Lisa’s school bus arrived at school. The table below shows the percent of time that the bus arrived on time or was late. Which statement is best supported by the data in the table? F The bus was late a higher percent of the time than it was on time. G The bus was late less than half the time. H The bus was between 1 second and 5 minutes late most of the time. J The bus was more than 10 minutes late most of the time Correct Answer - F April 2006 #46

138. The table shows the number of blue-plate specials sold at a diner each day last week. Which statement is NOT supported by these data? A There were almost 3 times as many orders placed on Sunday as on Wednesday. B There were almost twice as many orders placed on Saturday as on Friday. C The total number of orders placed on weekdays equals the number of orders placed over the weekend. D The average number of orders placed per day was 42. Correct Answer - D April 2004 #35

139. The enrollment at Clifford Junior High from 1997 through 2001 is shown below. If the enrollment trend shown in the table continues, which is the best prediction of the enrollment at Clifford Junior High in 2004? AFewer than 1,100 BBetween 1,200 and 1,300 CBetween 1,400 and 1,500 DMore than 1,500 Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #7

140. (7.12) Probability and statistics. The student uses measures of central tendency and range to describe a set of data. The student is expected to (A) describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and range;

141. Randy and his 5 friends played a card game in which the person with the lowest final score wins. The table below shows the final scores for all the players except Erica. If Erica won the game and the range of the scores was 17, what was Erica’s score? F104 G106 H140 J124 Correct Answer - G April 2006 #22

142. Patrice records the number of calories she burns while exercising each day, as shown below. Day 1: 250 calories Day 2: 350 calories Day 3: 400 calories Day 4: 250 calories Day 5: 300 calories How many calories must Patrice burn on the sixth day to have a mean of 300 calories burned for the 6 days? F0 calories G150 calories H250 calories J310 calories Correct Answer - H April 2006 #40

143. Mr. Haskell bought 7 calves for $3,500.00. He later bought another calf for $660.00. What was the mean cost of all the calves? F$355.00 G$500.00 H$520.00 J$4,160.00 Correct Answer - H April 2004 #26

144. Terri collected data on the number of cans donated by each homeroom in her grade for a food drive. The table below shows the results of the food drive. Which number could be added to the set of data in order for the median and mode of the set to be equal? F54 G63 H80 J88 Correct Answer - G April 2004 #46

145. In which data set are the mean, median, mode, and range all the same number? A{1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2} B{1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1} C{1, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 1} D{2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 3} Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #27

146. The table below shows what 7 students charge per hour for tutoring. What is the median fee per hour for tutoring by these students? F$1.50 G$4.15 H$4.25 J$4.50 Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #42

147. (7.12) Probability and statistics. The student uses measures of central tendency and range to describe a set of data. The student is expected to (B) choose among mean, median, mode, or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation.

148. Timothy collected the following data during a science experiment. Which measure of data is represented by 12 seconds? AMean BMode CMedian DRange Correct Answer - C April 2004 #29

149. Mr. Gordon asked 39 students how many times they used the dictionary last week in his class. The responses are shown in the table. Which measure of the data represents the most common number of times the students used the dictionary? FMean GMedian HMode JRange Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #12

150. Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.

151. (7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (A) identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics;

152. A farmer knows the length and width of his rectangular pasture. He also knows how many pounds of fertilizer to spread per square yard. What additional information does the farmer need to know in order to determine the number of bags of fertilizer he should buy? FThe type of grass in his pasture GThe number of bags of fertilizer his truck will hold HThe price of each bag of fertilizer JThe number of pounds of fertilizer in each bag Correct Answer - J April 2006 #6

153. The drawing below shows the rotor of a helicopter. This helicopter has a rotor that moves at a rate of 500 spins per minute while flying. Which statement is best supported by this information? AThe helicopter rotor will spin 2,000 times in 40 minutes. BThe helicopter rotor will spin 4,000 times before lifting the helicopter off the ground. CThe rotor will spin 15,000 times in 3 hours. DThe rotor will spin 30,000 times in 1 hour. Correct Answer - D April 2006 #17

154. Mrs. Vega needed to make 2 costumes for a school play. The larger costume required 4¼ yards of material, and the smaller costume required ¾ yard less than the larger one. Which equation can be used to find n, the number of yard of material needed for the smaller costume? An = 4¼ + ¾ Bn = 4¼ ∙ ¾ Cn = 4¼ ÷ ¾ Dn = 4¼ – ¾ Correct Answer - D April 2004 #3

155. Ms. Abbot went on a road trip. The trip was 792 miles, and the average price of gasoline was $1.30 per gallon. What information is needed to find the amount Ms. Abbot spent on gasoline for the trip? FNumber of hours the trip took GNumber of miles per hour the car traveled HAverage number of miles the car traveled per gallon of gasoline JAverage number of miles Ms. Abbott drove per day Correct Answer - H April 2004 #48

156. Susan has 3 siblings: Ted, Kathy, and Jake. Susan is older than Jake. Ted is younger than both his sisters but older than his brother. What information is needed to determine the order of the siblings from oldest to youngest? FIs Kathy older or younger than Ted? GIs Jake older or younger than Susan? HIs Susan older or younger than Kathy? JIs Ted older or younger than Jake? Correct Answer - H Spring 2003 #4

157. The net profit of a company for each of 5 consecutive years is shown in the table. Which statement is supported by the information in the table? FThe net profit in 1987 was 20% greater than the net profit in 1986. GThe greatest increase in net profit for 2 consecutive years occurred from 1984 to 1985. HThe greatest decrease in net profit for 2 consecutive years occurred from 1985 to 1986. JThe sum of the net profits for 1984 and 1985 was greater than the sum of the net profits for 1986 and 1987. Correct Answer - G Spring 2003 #8

158. (7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (B) use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness;

159. Stephanie makes cocoa mix to sell at the winter fair. She makes 230 cups of one flavor of cocoa mix and 180 cups of another flavor. To package the cocoa mix, Stephanie needs to purchase containers that hold 2 cups each. The containers are sold in boxes of 50. Which would be the correct order for Stephanie to do the following steps to find the number of boxes of containers she needs to buy? Step R:Divide the total number of cups of cocoa mix by 2. Step S: Find the sum of the numbers of cups of the two different types of cocoa mix. Step T: Divide the number of containers needed by 50 to find the number of boxes of containers to buy. Correct Answer - G April 2006 #32 FR, S, T GS, R, T HT, R, S JR, T, S

160. An equilateral triangle is divided into 4 congruent equilateral triangles. What method can be used to find the area of the larger equilateral triangle, given the area of one of the smaller triangles? FMultiply the area of the larger equilateral triangle by 4 GMultiply the area of one congruent equilateral triangle by 4 HSubtract the area of one congruent triangle from the area of the larger equilateral triangle JAdd the area of the larger equilateral triangle to the areas of the 4 congruent equilateral triangles Correct Answer - G April 2004 #6

161. Mr. Palmer started a new business and hired 12 employees. A list of the employees and their hourly wages is shown below. What should Mr. Palmer do to organize the data in order to identify which employees earn less than the median hourly wage? FHe should add up all the hourly wages. GHe should list the employee numbers in order from greatest to least. HHe should list the hourly wages in order from least to greatest with their corresponding employee numbers. JHe should list the employee numbers in order from least to greatest with their corresponding hourly wages. Correct Answer - H April 2004 #8

162. Hilda bought 4 orders of French fries at $0.67 each, 3 hamburgers at $1.28 each, and 4 shakes at $2.25 each. She paid 8.25% tax on the whole order. What other information is necessary to find Hilda’s correct change? FTotal cost of the order GAmount she paid in tax HAmount she gave the cashier JReason for buying the food Correct Answer - H April 2004 #18

163. (7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (C) select or develop an appropriate problem- solving strategy of different types, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem.

164. Laneitre is trying to figure out the heights of 3 people. Here are the facts she knows. The sum of the heights of these 3 people is 17 feet 5 inches. The shortest person is 5 feet 4 inches tall. The other 2 people differ in height by 3 inches. How tall is the tallest person? A5 feet 4 inches B5 feet 11 inches C6 feet 2 inches D12 feet 1 inch Correct Answer - C April 2006 #15

165. Jeffrey spent ½ of his Saturday earnings on a pair of shoes and ½ of the remaining amount on a CD. After he spent $5.35 on lunch, he had $10.85 left. How much did Jeffrey earn on Saturday? F$32.25 G$36.45 H$60.40 J$64.80 Correct Answer - J Spring 2003 #20

166. ∆RST and ∆JKL are similar. Which choice shows the equations that can be used to find the area of ∆JKL? Correct Answer - F Spring 2003 #38

167. (7.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student communicates about Grade 7 mathematics through informal and mathematical language, representations, and models. The student is expected to (A) communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models.

168. Arthur uses his own tractor while doing various jobs. He is paid a flat fee of $100 for each job. In addition to the flat fee, he is paid $20 for each hour he works with the tractor. Which shows how to find the amount Arthur should be paid for working with the tractor for 10 hours? AAdd 20 to 10 and then multiply the sum by 100 BMultiply 100 by 10 and then add 20 to the product CMultiply 20 by 10 and then add 100 to the product DAdd 20 to 100 and then multiply the sum by 10 Correct Answer - C April 2006 #19

169. Ed is reading the math problem shown below. Which is the correct way to read this problem? AOne and six tenths divided by three and two tenths. BThree and two tenths divided by one and six tenths. CThree and two hundredths divided by one and six hundredths. DOne and six hundredths divided by three and two hundredths. Correct Answer - B April 2006 #47

170. Mr. Cohen used 25 kilograms of fertilizer on his lawn. The fertilizer contained 2 kilograms of nitrogen. Which equation can be used to find x, the percent of nitrogen in the fertilizer Mr. Cohen used? Correct Answer - F April 2004 #10

171. A sports-shop owner bought some baseball cards and then sold them for $7.50 each. He sold 150 cards on Monday and 82 cards on Tuesday. What piece of information is needed to find the amount of profit he made from the sale of the baseball cards on Monday and Tuesday? AHow much the shop owner paid for the baseball cards BNumber of cards sold on Wednesday CTotal number of cards sold DNumber of football cards bought by the shop owner Correct Answer - A April 2004 #23

172. Which expression can be used to solve the problem below? To cater a luncheon, a hotel charges $50 per hour for use of a dining room plus $24.50 per person. What is the total cost for a 2-hour luncheon for 45 people? F2 × 50 + 24.50 + 45 G2 × 50 + 24.50 × 45 H2 × 24.50 + 50 × 45 J2 × 45 + 50 × 24.50 Correct Answer - G Spring 2003 #2

173. Pilar spends a total of 60 hours per week at school and at her job. She attends school from 8:45 A.M. until 3:45 P.M., Monday through Friday. Which equation can be used to find t, the maximum number of hours Pilar works at her job each week? At = 60 – (5 x 7) Bt = 60 – (5 x 8) Ct = 60 – 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 Dt = 5 x 7 – 60 Correct Answer - A Spring 2003 #23

174. Luis is in charge of making props for a school play. He needs to make a large circular wooden clock that measures about 6 feet in circumference. Which equation can he use to find r, the radius of the clock? Correct Answer - C Spring 2003 #43

175. (7.15) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to (A) make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples;

176. The numbers in Set R share a common characteristic. Set R: 48, 54, 6, 66, 12, 24 The numbers in Set S do not share this characteristic. Set S: 9, 20, 39, 15, 63, 27, 44 Which best describes the characteristic that only the numbers in Set R share? FNumbers less than 70 GNumbers greater than 5 HNumbers that are composite JNumbers divisible by 6 Correct Answer - J April 2006 #2

177. The table below shows the favorite sports of the students at Tompkins Middle School. Based on the information in the table, which of the following is a reasonable assumption? AAbout 3 times as many students like cycling as volleyball. BSwimming is almost twice as popular as basketball. CAbout two times as many students like swimming as volleyball. DVolleyball is the most popular sport. Correct Answer - C April 2004 #13

178. Mrs. Cotera wants to estimate the monthly operating expenses for the car she just bought, not including maintenance and repairs. Insurance will cost about $200 per month, and Mrs. Cotera expects to drive an average of 225 miles per week. What additional information does she need to estimate her monthly operating expenses? AThe cost of fuel and the one-way distance to work BThe cost of fuel and the number of miles per gallon her car gets CThe cost of fuel and her weekly take-home pay DThe number of gallons of fuel needed per week Correct Answer - B Spring 2003 #11

179. Mr. Zimmerman started a 6-week exercise program. The first week he jogged 1 mile each day, the second week he jogged 1¼ miles each day, and the third week he jogged 1½ miles each day. If the pattern continues, how far will he jog each day of the sixth week? Spring 2003 #47 Correct Answer - B

180. (7.15) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify conclusions. The student is expected to (B) validate his/her conclusions using mathematical properties and relationships.

181. Mrs. Blackburn wrote the following riddle on the board for her mathematics class. We are 2-digit number. Our greatest common factor is 16. Our difference is 48. Our sum is 112. What are the 2 numbers of the riddle? A16 and 48, because their greatest common factor is 16 B32 and 80, because their difference is 48 and their greatest common factor is 16 C16 and 64, because their difference is 48 and their greatest common factor is 16 D48 and 96, because their difference is 48 Correct Answer - B April 2006 #27

182. A 10-ounce box of cereal costs $2.98, and a 20-ounce box of the same cereal costs $5.49. Which of these statements will help a shopper decide which box is the better buy? AThe 10-ounce box is the better buy because it is less expensive per ounce of cereal. BThe 10-ounce box is the better buy because $2.98 is about $3, and $3 goes into $5.49 about 3 times. CThe 20-ounce box is the better buy because it is more expensive per ounce of cereal. DThe 20-ounce box is the better buy because two of the 10-ounce boxes cost more than one 20-ounce box. Correct Answer - D April 2006 #45

183. Mr. Jenkins wants to buy some rosebushes for his garden. There are four stores in his neighborhood currently having sales on rosebushes. If Mr. Jenkins wants to save as much money as possible, at which store should he shop? ASheldon’s Plant Mart, because he wants to buy 4 rosebushes BRose Mart, because each rosebush costs almost $3.00 CKathleen’s Roses, because each rosebush costs $2.95 DRose Heaven, because the selection is better Correct Answer - C April 2004 #41