1. What I’ve Learned Lately October 3, 2011 to October 7, 2011

2. Math Humor Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

3. Question 1 Sam recorded the lengths of his model cars in inches. Which list shows the lengths in order from greatest to least? A)6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.45 in., 6.5 in., 6.34 in. B)6.34 in., 6.45 in., 6.5 in., 6.78 in., 6.8 in. C)6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.45 in., 6.34 in., 6.5 in. D) 6.8 in., 6.78 in., 6.5 in., 6.45 in., 6.34 in.

4. Question 2 The low temperature on Saturday was 10 degrees below zero Celsius. On Sunday the low temperature was 30 degrees above zero Celsius. What integer represents the low temperature on Saturday in degrees Celsius? F)20 G)10 H)-10 J)-20

5. Question 3 Which is the prime factorization of 315? A)3 · 5 3 B)9 · 5 · 7 C)3 2 · 5 · 7 D)3 · 5 · 7

6. Question 4 At a spring band concert, a prize was awarded to the person sitting in the chair numbered with the least common multiple of 12, 15, and 30. Find the number of the prizewinning chair. F)60 G)45 H)30 J)15

7. Question 5 Find the greatest common factor of 12, 24, and 36. A)3 B)6 C)12 D)18

8. Question 6 The Springer family took a trip for the holidays. When they left home, the odometer in their car read 5,364.6 miles. When they returned from their trip, the odometer read 7,347.0 miles. How many miles did the Springers travel?

9. Question 7 Linda bought 2 blouses for a total of $52 and 3 equally priced dresses. She spent a total of $148, not including tax. Find the price of each dress. A)$55 B)$52 C)$32 D)$26

10. Question 8 Several middle school bands boarded buses after a marching competition. If there were 21 buses and about 47 band members on each bus, about how many band members were on the buses in all? F)70 G)900 H)1,000 J)1,250

11. Question 9 Valerie listed the coordinates of 5 of the vertices of the hexagon below. (1, 2), (1, 4), (2, 1), (4, 1), (5, 5) Which of these shows the coordinates of the vertex that Valerie did not list? A)(1, 3) B)(3, 1) C)(6, 3) D)(3, 6)

12. Question 10 Stan must buy paper plates and plastic forks for a picnic. Plates are sold in packages of 8 and forks in packages of 12. What is the least number of packages of plates and packages of forks that Stan can buy to have an equal number of plates and forks? F) 2 packages of plates and 3 packages of forks G) 3 packages of plates and 2 packages of forks H) 4 packages of plates and 6 packages of forks J) 6 packages of plates and 4 packages of forks

13. Bonus Question Mr. & Mrs. Green have 7 sons. Each son has 2 sisters. How many people are in the Green Family?