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## MTEL General Curriculum Mathematics Practice

 Question 1

#### A sphere

Hint:
All views would be circles.

#### A cone

Hint:
Two views would be triangles, not rectangles.

#### A pyramid

Hint:
How would one view be a circle?
Question 1 Explanation:
Topic: Match three-dimensional figures and their two-dimensional representations (e.g., nets, projections, perspective drawings) (Objective 0024).
 Question 2

#### The least common multiple of 60 and N is 1260. Which of the following could be the prime factorization of N?

 A $$\large2\cdot 5\cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is divisible by 9 and 60 is not, so N must be divisible by 9 for 1260 to be the LCM. B $$\large{{2}^{3}}\cdot {{3}^{2}}\cdot 5 \cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is not divisible by 8, so it isn't a multiple of this N. C $$\large3 \cdot 5 \cdot 7$$Hint: 1260 is divisible by 9 and 60 is not, so N must be divisible by 9 for 1260 to be the LCM. D $$\large{{3}^{2}}\cdot 5\cdot 7$$Hint: $$1260=2^2 \cdot 3^2 \cdot 5 \cdot 7$$ and $$60=2^2 \cdot 3 \cdot 5$$. In order for 1260 to be the LCM, N has to be a multiple of $$3^2$$ and of 7 (because 60 is not a multiple of either of these). N also cannot introduce a factor that would require the LCM to be larger (as in choice b).
Question 2 Explanation:
Topic: Least Common Multiple (Objective 0018)
 Question 3

#### Commutative Property.

Hint:
For addition, the commutative property is $$a+b=b+a$$ and for multiplication it's $$a \times b = b \times a$$.

#### Associative Property.

Hint:
For addition, the associative property is $$(a+b)+c=a+(b+c)$$ and for multiplication it's $$(a \times b) \times c=a \times (b \times c)$$

#### Identity Property.

Hint:
0 is the additive identity, because $$a+0=a$$ and 1 is the multiplicative identity because $$a \times 1=a$$. The phrase "identity property" is not standard.

#### Distributive Property.

Hint:
$$(25+1) \times 16 = 25 \times 16 + 1 \times 16$$. This is an example of the distributive property of multiplication over addition.
Question 3 Explanation:
Topic: Analyze and justify mental math techniques, by applying arithmetic properties such as commutative, distributive, and associative (Objective 0019). Note that it's hard to write a question like this as a multiple choice question -- worthwhile to understand why the other steps work too.
 Question 4

#### George left home at 10:00 and drove to work on a crooked path. He was stopped in traffic at 10:30 and 10:45. He drove 30 miles total.

Hint:
Just because he ended up 30 miles from home doesn't mean he drove 30 miles total.

#### George drove to work. On the way to work there is a little hill and a big hill. He slowed down for them. He made it to work at 11:15.

Hint:
The graph is not a picture of the roads.

#### George left home at 10:15. He drove 10 miles, then realized he‘d forgotten something at home. He turned back and got what he‘d forgotten. Then he drove in a straight line, at many different speeds, until he got to work around 11:15.

Hint:
A straight line on a distance versus time graph means constant speed.

#### George left home at 10:15. He drove 10 miles, then realized he‘d forgotten something at home. He turned back and got what he‘d forgotten. Then he drove at a constant speed until he got to work around 11:15.

Question 4 Explanation:
Topic: Use qualitative graphs to represent functional relationships in the real world (Objective 0021).
 Question 5

#### Each number in the table above represents a value W that is determined by the values of x and y.  For example, when x=3 and y=1, W=5.  What is the value of W when x=9 and y=14?  Assume that the patterns in the table continue as shown.

 A $$\large W=-5$$Hint: When y is even, W is even. B $$\large W=4$$Hint: Note that when x increases by 1, W increases by 2, and when y increases by 1, W decreases by 1. At x=y=0, W=0, so at x=9, y=14, W has increased by $$9 \times 2$$ and decreased by 14, or W=18-14=4. C $$\large W=6$$Hint: Try fixing x or y at 0, and start by finding W for x=0 y=14 or x=9, y=0. D $$\large W=32$$Hint: Try fixing x or y at 0, and start by finding W for x=0 y=14 or x=9, y=0.
Question 5 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and extend patterns using a variety of representations (e.g., verbal, numeric, pictorial, algebraic) (Objective 0021)
 Question 6

#### The commutative property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
The commutative property is $$a+b=b+a$$ or $$ab=ba$$.

#### The associative property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
The associative property is $$a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c$$ or $$a \times (b \times c)=(a \times b) \times c$$.

#### The distributive property is used incorrectly.

Hint:
$$(x+3)(x+3)=x(x+3)+3(x+3)$$=$$x^2+3x+3x+9.$$
Question 6 Explanation:
Topic: Justify algebraic manipulations by application of the properties of equality, the order of operations, the number properties, and the order properties (Objective 0020).
 Question 7

#### Which of the following equations could also represent A  for the values shown?

 A $$\large A(n)=n+4$$Hint: For a question like this, you don't have to find the equation yourself, you can just try plugging the function machine inputs into the equation, and see if any values come out wrong. With this equation n= -1 would output 3, not 0 as the machine does. B $$\large A(n)=n+2$$Hint: For a question like this, you don't have to find the equation yourself, you can just try plugging the function machine inputs into the equation, and see if any values come out wrong. With this equation n= 2 would output 4, not 6 as the machine does. C $$\large A(n)=2n+2$$Hint: Simply plug in each of the four function machine input values, and see that the equation produces the correct output, e.g. A(2)=6, A(-1)=0, etc. D $$\large A(n)=2\left( n+2 \right)$$Hint: For a question like this, you don't have to find the equation yourself, you can just try plugging the function machine inputs into the equation, and see if any values come out wrong. With this equation n= 2 would output 8, not 6 as the machine does.
Question 7 Explanation:
Topics: Understand various representations of functions, and translate among different representations of functional relationships (Objective 0021).
 Question 8

#### The expression $$\large {{7}^{-4}}\cdot {{8}^{-6}}$$ is equal to which of the following?

 A $$\large \dfrac{8}{{{\left( 56 \right)}^{4}}}$$Hint: The bases are whole numbers, and the exponents are negative. How can the numerator be 8? B $$\large \dfrac{64}{{{\left( 56 \right)}^{4}}}$$Hint: The bases are whole numbers, and the exponents are negative. How can the numerator be 64? C $$\large \dfrac{1}{8\cdot {{\left( 56 \right)}^{4}}}$$Hint: $$8^{-6}=8^{-4} \times 8^{-2}$$ D $$\large \dfrac{1}{64\cdot {{\left( 56 \right)}^{4}}}$$
Question 8 Explanation:
Topics: Laws of exponents (Objective 0019).
 Question 9

#### Based on the data given above, what was the probability that a randomly chosen girl in 1990 drank milk?

 A $$\large \dfrac{502}{1222}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen girl who drinks milk was in the 1989-1991 food survey. B $$\large \dfrac{502}{2149}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen girl from the whole survey drank milk and was also surveyed in 1989-1991. C $$\large \dfrac{502}{837}$$ D $$\large \dfrac{1222}{2149}$$Hint: This is the probability that a randomly chosen girl from any year of the survey drank milk.
Question 9 Explanation:
Topic: Recognize and apply the concept of conditional probability (Objective 0026).
 Question 10

#### 1.5°

Hint:
Celsius and Fahrenheit don't increase at the same rate.

#### 1.8°

Hint:
That's how much the Fahrenheit temp increases when the Celsius temp goes up by 1 degree.

#### 2.7°

Hint:
Each degree increase in Celsius corresponds to a $$\dfrac{9}{5}=1.8$$ degree increase in Fahrenheit. Thus the increase is 1.8+0.9=2.7.

#### Not enough information.

Hint:
A linear equation has constant slope, which means that every increase of the same amount in one variable, gives a constant increase in the other variable. It doesn't matter what temperature the patient started out at.
Question 10 Explanation:
Topic: Interpret the meaning of the slope and the intercepts of a linear equation that models a real-world situation (Objective 0022).
 Question 11

#### In which table below is y a function of x?

 A Hint: If x=3, y can have two different values, so it's not a function. B Hint: If x=3, y can have two different values, so it's not a function. C Hint: If x=1, y can have different values, so it's not a function. D Hint: Each value of x always corresponds to the same value of y.
Question 11 Explanation:
Topic: Understand the definition of function and various representations of functions (e.g., input/output machines, tables, graphs, mapping diagrams, formulas) (Objective 0021).
 Question 12

#### The teacher can be sure that the mean and median will be the same without doing any computation.

Hint:
Does this make sense? How likely is it that the mean and median of any large data set will be the same?

#### The teacher can be sure that the mean is bigger than the median without doing any computation.

Hint:
This is a skewed distribution, and very large countries like China and India contribute huge numbers to the mean, but are counted the same as small countries like Luxembourg in the median (the same thing happens w/data on salaries, where a few very high income people tilt the mean -- that's why such data is usually reported as medians).

#### The teacher can be sure that the median is bigger than the mean without doing any computation.

Hint:
Think about a set of numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 10,000 -- how do the mean/median compare? How might that relate to countries of the world?

#### There is no way for the teacher to know the relative size of the mean and median without computing them.

Hint:
Knowing the shape of the distribution of populations does give us enough info to know the relative size of the mean and median, even without computing them.
Question 12 Explanation:
Topic: Use measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and spread to describe and interpret real-world data (Objective 0025).
 Question 13

#### M is odd.

Hint:
All multiples of 26 are also multiples of 2, so they must be even.

#### M is a multiple of 3.

Hint:
3 x 26 is a multiple of both 3 and 26.

#### M is 26.

Hint:
1 x 26 is a multiple of 26.

#### M is 0.

Hint:
0 x 26 is a multiple of 26.
Question 13 Explanation:
Topic: Characteristics of composite numbers (Objective 0018).
 Question 14

#### 4 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper, and fold where you think the lines of reflective symmetry are (or put a mirror there). Do things line up as you thought they would?

#### 2 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper, and fold where you think the lines of reflective symmetry are (or put a mirror there). Do things line up as you thought they would?

#### 0 lines of reflective symmetry, 1 center of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
The intersection of the diagonals is a center of rotational symmetry. There are no lines of reflective symmetry, although many people get confused about this fact (best to play with hands on examples to get a feel). Just fyi, the letter S also has rotational, but not reflective symmetry, and it's one that kids often write backwards.

#### 2 lines of reflective symmetry, 0 centers of rotational symmetry.

Hint:
Try cutting out a shape like this one from paper. Trace onto another sheet of paper. See if there's a way to rotate the cut out shape (less than a complete turn) so that it fits within the outlines again.
Question 14 Explanation:
Topic: Analyze geometric transformations (e.g., translations, rotations, reflections, dilations); relate them to concepts of symmetry (Objective 0024).
 Question 15

#### What is the perimeter of the window glass?

 A $$\large 3x+\dfrac{\pi x}{2}$$Hint: By definition, $$\pi$$ is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; thus the circumference is $$\pi d$$. Since we have a semi-circle, its perimeter is $$\dfrac{1}{2} \pi x$$. Only 3 sides of the square contribute to the perimeter. B $$\large 3x+2\pi x$$Hint: Make sure you know how to find the circumference of a circle. C $$\large 3x+\pi x$$Hint: Remember it's a semi-circle, not a circle. D $$\large 4x+2\pi x$$Hint: Only 3 sides of the square contribute to the perimeter.
Question 15 Explanation:
Topic: Derive and use formulas for calculating the lengths, perimeters, areas, volumes, and surface areas of geometric shapes and figures (Objective 0023).
 Question 16

#### In the triangle below, $$\overline{AC}\cong \overline{AD}\cong \overline{DE}$$ and $$m\angle CAD=100{}^\circ$$.  What is $$m\angle DAE$$?

 A $$\large 20{}^\circ$$Hint: Angles ACD and ADC are congruent since they are base angles of an isosceles triangle. Since the angles of a triangle sum to 180, they sum to 80, and they are 40 deg each. Thus angle ADE is 140 deg, since it makes a straight line with angle ADC. Angles DAE and DEA are base angles of an isosceles triangle and thus congruent-- they sum to 40 deg, so are 20 deg each. B $$\large 25{}^\circ$$Hint: If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then it's isosceles, and the base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal. C $$\large 30{}^\circ$$Hint: If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then it's isosceles, and the base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal. D $$\large 40{}^\circ$$Hint: Make sure you're calculating the correct angle.
Question 16 Explanation:
Topic: Classify and analyze polygons using attributes of sides and angles, including real-world applications. (Objective 0024).
 Question 17

#### Solve for x: $$\large 4-\dfrac{2}{3}x=2x$$

 A $$\large x=3$$Hint: Try plugging x=3 into the equation. B $$\large x=-3$$Hint: Left side is positive, right side is negative when you plug this in for x. C $$\large x=\dfrac{3}{2}$$Hint: One way to solve: $$4=\dfrac{2}{3}x+2x$$ $$=\dfrac{8}{3}x$$.$$x=\dfrac{3 \times 4}{8}=\dfrac{3}{2}$$. Another way is to just plug x=3/2 into the equation and see that each side equals 3 -- on a multiple choice test, you almost never have to actually solve for x. D $$\large x=-\dfrac{3}{2}$$Hint: Left side is positive, right side is negative when you plug this in for x.
Question 17 Explanation:
Topic: Solve linear equations (Objective 0020).
 Question 18

#### A solution requires 4 ml of saline for every 7 ml of medicine. How much saline would be required for 50 ml of medicine?

 A $$\large 28 \dfrac{4}{7}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. The extra ml of saline requires 4 ml saline/ 7 ml medicine = 4/7 ml saline per 1 ml medicine. B $$\large 28 \dfrac{1}{4}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require? C $$\large 28 \dfrac{1}{7}$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require? D $$\large 87.5$$ mlHint: 49 ml of medicine requires 28 ml of saline. How much saline does the extra ml require?
Question 18 Explanation:
Topic: Apply proportional thinking to estimate quantities in real world situations (Objective 0019).
 Question 19

#### 0 years

Hint:
Range is the maximum life expectancy minus the minimum life expectancy.

#### 12 years

Hint:
Are you subtracting frequencies? Range is about values of the data, not frequency.

#### 18 years

Hint:
It's a little hard to read the graph, but it doesn't matter if you're consistent. It looks like the range for Africa is 80-38= 42 years and for Europe is 88-64 = 24; 42-24=18.

#### 42 years

Hint:
Question 19 Explanation:
Topic: Compare different data sets (Objective 0025).
 Question 20

#### The median number of pairs of footware owned is between 50 and 60 pairs.

Hint:
The same number of data points are less than the median as are greater than the median -- but on this histogram, clearly more than half the students own less than 50 pairs of shoes, so the median is less than 50.

#### The mode of the number of pairs of footware owned is 20.

Hint:
The mode is the most common number of pairs of footwear owned. We can't tell it from this histogram because each bar represents 10 different numbers-- perhaps 8 students each own each number from 10 to 19, but 40 students own exactly 6 pairs of shoes.... or perhaps not....

#### The mean number of pairs of footware owned is less than the median number of pairs of footware owned.

Hint:
This is a right skewed distribution, and so the mean is bigger than the median -- the few large values on the right pull up the mean, but have little effect on the median.

#### The median number of pairs of footware owned is between 10 and 20.

Hint:
There are approximately 230 students represented in this survey, and the 41st through 120th lowest values are between 10 and 20 -- thus the middle value is in that range.
Question 20 Explanation:
Topics: Analyze and interpret various graphic and data representations, and use measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and spread to describe and interpret real-world data (Objective 0025).
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