TAKS Grade 5 Problems - 1
Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.1.A) Use place value to read, write, compare, and order whole numbers
through the billions place.
Sequence numbers or words associated with numbers when ordering a list of numbers (for example,
listing the names of the states in order from least to greatest based on population).
2003 2004
Tested in 2005 #18
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.1.B) Use place value to read, write, compare, and order decimals through the
thousandths place.
Sequence numbers or words associated with numbers when ordering a list of numbers (for example,
listing the names of the states in order from least to greatest based on population).
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2006 April
Tested in 2005 #10
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.2.A) Generate equivalent fractions.
- Items using pictures of money may show either side of the bill/coin or a mixture of both.
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2003 2004
Tested in 2005 #2
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.2.B) Compare two fractional quantities in problem-solving situations using a variety
of methods, including common denominators.
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Tested in 2005 #27
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.2.C) Use models to relate decimals to fractions that name tenths, hundredths, and
thousandths.
2003 2004
Tested in 2005 #23
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.3.A) Use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving whole numbers and
decimals.
Solve problems with fractions or decimals representing whole numbers, numbers greater than one, or
numbers less than one.
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Tested in 2005 #6
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.3.B) Use multiplication to solve problems involving whole numbers (no more than
three digits times two digits without technology).
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Tested in 2005 #21
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.3.C) Use division to solve problems involving whole numbers (no more than two-
digit divisors and three-digit dividends without technology).
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.3.D) Identify prime factors of a whole number and common factors of a set of whole
numbers.
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.3.E) Model and record addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators
in problem-solving situations.
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Tested in 2005 #13
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.4.A) Round whole numbers and decimals through tenths to approximate reasonable
results in problem situations.
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Tested in 2005 #42
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Objective 1
Student Expectation
(5.4.B) Estimate to solve problems where exact answers are not required.
Use information given in the form of numbers or ranges of numbers when working problems.
Round numbers before performing any computations when estimating. The use of compatible numbers
may be necessary.
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2006 May Tested in 2005 #39
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Objective 2
Student Expectation
(5.5.A) Use concrete objects or pictures to make generalizations about determining all
possible combinations. (continued)
Determine all possible combinations when given written and/or pictorial representations of choices.
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Tested in 2005 #3 & 32
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Objective 2
Student Expectation
(5.5.B) Use lists, tables, charts, and diagrams to find patterns and make
generalizations such as a procedure for determining equivalent fractions. (continued)
Describe a pattern using a written statement or numeric expression.
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Tested in 2005 #16 & 34
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Objective 2
Student Expectation
(5.5.C) Identify prime and composite numbers using concrete models and patterns in
factor pairs.
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Tested in 2005 #29 2006 April
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Objective 2
Student Expectation
(5.6.A) Select from and use diagrams and number sentences to represent real-life
situations.
Match a problem situation with an equation or diagram.
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Tested in 2005 #8 & 37
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Objective 3
Student Expectation
(5.7.A) Identify critical attributes including parallel, perpendicular, and congruent
parts of geometric shapes and solids. (continued)
Recognize formal geometric terms.
Use geometric models shown individually or as part of a more complex figure.
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Tested in 2005 #17 & 38
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Objective 3
Student Expectation
(5.7.B) Use critical attributes to define geometric shapes or solids.
Recognize formal geometric terms.
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Tested in 2005 #43
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Objective 3
Student Expectation
(5.8.A) Sketch the results of translations, rotations, and reflections. (continued)
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Tested in 2005 #25
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Objective 3
Student Expectation
(5.8.B) Describe the transformation that generates one figure from the other when
given two congruent figures.
Match the name of a transformation with its pictorial representation.
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2003 2006 April
Tested in 2005 #9
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Student Expectation
(5.9.A) Locate and name points on a coordinate grid using ordered pairs of whole
numbers.
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Tested in 2005 #1 & 40
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Objective 3
Objective 4
Student Expectation
(5.10.A) Measure volume using concrete models of cubic units. (continued)
Solve volume problems using models of cubic units.
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Tested in 2005 #4 & 35
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Objective 3
Objective 4
Student Expectation
(5.10.B) Estimate volume in cubic units.
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Objective 4
Student Expectation
(5.11.A) Measure to solve problems involving length (including perimeter), weight,
capacity, time, temperature, and area. (continued)
Measure with the ruler on the Mathematics Chart only if the item specifically instructs them to use the
ruler.
Use the given measurements of a figure to solve a problem.
Solve capacity items using liquid measures.
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Tested in 2005 #11, 14 & 24
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Objective 4
Student Expectation
(5.11.B) Describe numerical relationships between units of measure within the same
measurement system such as an inch is one-twelfth of a foot.
Compare two different units of measure within the same system, either customary or metric, and choose
the unit of measure that fits a given relationship (for example, 18 inches can be expressed as 1 feet or
yard).
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Tested in 2005 #20 & 33
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Objective 5
Student Expectation
(5.12.A) Use fractions to describe the results of an experiment. (continued)
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Objective 3
Objective 5
Student Expectation
(5.12.B) Use experimental results to make predictions.
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Tested in 2005 #15
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Objective 5
Student Expectation
(5.13.A) Use tables of related number pairs to make line graphs. (continued)
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Tested in 2005 #7
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Objective 5
Student Expectation
(5.13.B) Describe characteristics of data presented in tables and graphs including the
shape and spread of the data and the middle number. (continued)
Match the spread (range) or the middle number (median) with its data set.
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2004 Tested in 2005 #28
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Objective 5
Student Expectation
(5.13.C) Graph a given set of data using an appropriate graphical representation such
as a picture or line.
Determine whether the graphical representation of data is appropriate and/or accurate.
2003
Tested in 2005 #41
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Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.14.A) Identify the mathematics in everyday situations. (continued)
Select the description of a mathematical situation when provided a written or pictorial prompt.
Identify the information that is needed to solve a problem.
Select or describe the next step or a missing step that would be most appropriate in a problem solving
situation.
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Tested in 2005 #22, 36, & 44
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Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.14.B) Use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem,
making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness.
Identify the question that is being asked or answered.
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Tested in 2005 #12
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Objective
Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.14.C) Select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy, 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.
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Tested in 2005 #5 & 19
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Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.14.D) Use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve
problems.
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Objective 3
Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.15.A) Explain and record observations using objects
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Objective 3
Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.15.B) Relate informal language to mathematical language and symbols.
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Tested in 2005 #26
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Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.16.A) Make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples.
Select the generalization of the common characteristic among examples.
Select an example from among nonexamples or a nonexample from among examples based on a given
characteristic. A nonexample is a counterexample or an example that shows a general statement to be
false.
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Tested in 2005 #31
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Objective 6
Student Expectation
(5.16.B) Justify why an answer is reasonable and explain the solution process.
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