Core Academic Skills Assessment Study Guide 2026
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✍️ Sample Core Academic Skills Assessment Questions & Answers
1. If f(x) = 3x² − 2x + 1, what is f(−2)?
f(−2) = 3(4) − 2(−2) + 1 = 12 + 4 + 1 = 17.
2. A scale drawing uses a scale of 1 inch = 5 feet. A wall measures 3 inches on the drawing. What is the actual length of the wall?
Actual length = drawing length × scale factor = 3 inches × 5 feet/inch = 15 feet.
3. What do cross-cutting concepts do in science education?
Cross-cutting concepts are overarching themes that bridge different scientific disciplines, such as patterns, cause and effect, and systems. Their purpose is to help students connect knowledge across various fields of science, fostering a more integrated understanding and enabling them to transfer learning from one context to another. This promotes a holistic view of scientific inquiry.
4. A recipe calls for 2⅓ cups of flour. If you want to make 1.5 times the recipe, how many cups do you need?
2⅓ × 1.5 = 7/3 × 3/2 = 7/2 = 3½ cups.
5. Simplify: (x² − 9)/(x − 3)
x² − 9 factors as (x+3)(x−3); dividing by (x−3) gives x + 3.
6. Which feature distinguishes an expository text from a narrative text?
Expository texts aim to explain or inform, while narrative texts tell a story with characters, plot, and events.
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