Instructions
- Solve each problem carefully and show your work when needed.
- For multiple-choice questions, circle the best answer.
- Use mental math, drawings, number lines, or written algorithms as helpful.
- Check whether your answer makes sense in the real-world situation.
- Complete the optional challenge questions if you finish early.
Helpful example: 24 + 18 = 42. You can add 20 + 10 = 30 and 4 + 8 = 12; then 30 + 12 = 42.
Section 1: Number Sense and Computation
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Write the number in expanded form:
3,482 = __
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What is the value of the digit 7 in 5,761?
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Circle the greatest number.
4,905 4,590 4,950 4,509
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Solve:
236 + 487 = __
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Solve:
900 − 368 = __
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Solve:
24 × 6 = __
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Solve:
96 ÷ 8 = __
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Match each expression to its answer by writing the correct letter.
- A. 7 × 5
- B. 54 ÷ 6
- C. 38 + 27
- D. 100 − 46
65 35 9 54
Section 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Measurement
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Shade or mark 3 of the 4 equal parts below to represent 3/4.
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Circle the larger fraction.
1/2 or 1/4
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Write 0.75 as a fraction with a denominator of 100.
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Add:
2.40 + 1.35 = __
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A ribbon is 36 centimeters long. Mia cuts off 14 centimeters. How many centimeters remain?
Equation: __
Answer: __
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A recipe needs 2 cups of flour. You make half the recipe. How many cups of flour do you need?
Section 3: Real-World Math
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Jordan buys a notebook for $3.75 and a pen for $1.25. What is the total cost?
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You pay for the items in Question 15 with a $10 bill. How much change should you receive?
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A school bus holds 48 students. There are 3 buses filled equally. How many students are on each bus?
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A garden has 5 rows with 8 plants in each row. Then 6 more plants are added. How many plants are in the garden now?
Show your work: __
Answer: __
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A movie begins at 2:35 p.m. and lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. What time does it end?
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Multi-step problem: A class collects 125 cans on Monday, 148 cans on Tuesday, and 97 cans on Wednesday. They place the cans equally into 5 boxes. How many cans go in each box?
Step 1: Total cans = __
Step 2: Cans in each box = ____
Optional Challenge
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A store offers a $4 discount on a $28 backpack. The discounted price is then increased by $3 for a special feature. What is the final price?
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Create your own two-step math problem involving money. Solve it and explain your steps.
Problem: __
Solution: _____
Reflection
Which strategy helped you most today: drawing a model, estimating, writing an equation, using mental math, or another strategy? Explain.
Answer Key
- 3,000 + 400 + 80 + 2
- 700
- 4,950
- 723
- 532
- 144
- 12
- 65 = C, 35 = A, 9 = B, 54 = D
- Three of the four equal parts should be shaded or marked.
- 1/2
- 75/100
- 3.75
- 36 − 14 = 22 centimeters
- 1 cup
- $3.75 + $1.25 = $5.00
- $10.00 − $5.00 = $5.00
- 48 ÷ 3 = 16 students
- 5 × 8 = 40; 40 + 6 = 46 plants
- 4:20 p.m.
- Step 1: 125 + 148 + 97 = 370 cans. Step 2: 370 ÷ 5 = 74 cans per box.
Optional Challenge Answers:
- $28 − $4 = $24; $24 + $3 = $27
- Answers will vary. The problem should involve two steps, and the solution should correctly show both steps.