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Test Yourself: Mathematics, Age 9Mathematics, Age 9, Sample Questions

The following questions were included in the 2008 long-term trend mathematics assessment at age 9. As in the actual assessment, some of the questions are multiple choice, and others require students to write a response. Although students are asked to handwrite their responses, you can type yours in the space provided.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below, then click submit at the bottom of the page.

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Question 1: Which of these numbers is a prime number?

A.

6

B.

27

C.

67

D.

81

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Question 2: Below is a square. If side DE is five inches long, how long, in inches, is side EF ?

Image of square labelled GDEF (beginning in the lower left corner with a side of 5 inches)

ANSWER:

 

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Question 3:  Which of the following is the largest unit of measurement?

A.

Centiliter

B.

Kiloliter

C.

Liter

D.

Milliliter

 

 Click here to submit your responses.

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