Stanford Achievement Mathematics Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A student's scores on five math tests were 85, 92, 78, 88, and 90. What is the median score for these tests?

Accepted Answer

88

Answer

86.6

Answer

92

Answer

78

Question 2

A rectangular garden is 15.5 feet long and 8 feet wide. Which of the following equations correctly calculates the perimeter of the garden?

Accepted Answer

(15.5 + 8) x 2

Answer

(15.5 x 8)

Answer

(15.5 + 8)

Answer

(15.5 x 2) + 8

Question 3

If a baker can decorate 3 cakes in 45 minutes, how many hours will it take to decorate 18 cakes at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

270 hours

Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

6 hours

Question 4

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 0.625?

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

1/8

Answer

3/4

Answer

2/5

Question 5

A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of flour. If you need to make only half of the recipe, how much flour do you need?

Accepted Answer

1.25 cups

Answer

5 cups

Answer

1.5 cups

Answer

2 cups

Question 6

Evaluate the following expression: 5 + 3 x (10 - 4) ÷ 2

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

24

Answer

12

Answer

17

A student's scores on five math tests were 85, 92, 78, 88, and 90.What is the median score for these tests?