Mixed Deck — All FAST Topics Flashcards

What is the value of the following expression? 123.64 = 71.58

Answer: 195.22

Adding the two decimals: 123.64 + 71.58 = 195.22. Aligning decimal points and adding column by column (4+8=12 carry 1; 6+5+1=12 carry 1; 3+1+1=5; 1+7=8; 1+0=1) confirms 195.22. The other options result from arithmetic errors in carrying or aligning digits.

A point is located at (-3, 5) on a coordinate plane. If this point is reflected across the y-axis, what will its new coordinates be?

Answer: (3, 5)

When a point is reflected across the y-axis, the y-coordinate remains the same, while the x-coordinate becomes its opposite. The opposite of -3 is 3. Therefore, the new coordinates are (3, 5).

Which of the following sentences uses capitalization correctly?

Answer: We drove across the Hoover Dam and then went to see the Grand Canyon.

This sentence correctly capitalizes the proper nouns 'Hoover Dam' and 'Grand Canyon.' In option A, 'Summer' should not be capitalized unless it's part of a proper name. In option C, 'Italian' should be capitalized. In option D, 'cousin' should not be capitalized, and 'July' should be.

May is donating towels to the animal shelter for dogs and cats in need. She finds towels in bulk for $45 for 25 towels. How much is she paying per towel?

Answer: $1.80

Dividing $45 by 25 towels gives $45 ÷ 25 = $1.80 per towel. $0.44 would be far too low, $5.00 would be 25 × $5 = $125 total (not $45), and $20.00 would make 25 towels cost $500 — all inconsistent with the bulk price given.

An informational text is structured with the following headings: I. The Problem: Plastic in Our Oceans II. A Major Source: Single-Use Plastics III. A Potential Solution: Biodegradable Alternatives IV. The Path Forward: Policy and Personal Responsibility What is the primary organizational structure of this text?

Answer: Problem and solution

The headings clearly indicate that the text first identifies a problem (plastic in oceans), explores its cause (single-use plastics), and then proposes solutions (biodegradable alternatives, policy changes). This is a classic problem-and-solution structure.

Maria runs 6 miles in 48 minutes. At this rate, how long will it take her to run 9 miles?

Answer: 72 minutes

The rate is 48 ÷ 6 = 8 minutes per mile; 9 miles × 8 min/mile = 72 minutes.

Which type of writing requires a student to support a claim with evidence and reasoning?

Answer: Argumentative writing

Argumentative writing requires the writer to state a claim and support it with logical evidence and reasoning.

A student with an IEP is approved for the text-to-speech accommodation for their FAST ELA Reading assessment. When the student begins the test, the Test Administrator notices the accommodation is not enabled in the testing platform. What is the most appropriate first step for the Test Administrator to take?

Answer: Pause the student's test, stop the session for that student, and immediately contact the School Assessment Coordinator.

If a prescribed accommodation is not available or functioning correctly, the Test Administrator must pause the test and contact the School Assessment Coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring accommodations are correctly assigned before testing continues. Reading the test aloud without authorization or using unapproved software would be a security violation.

When revising a draft, a student should focus on:

Answer: Improving ideas, organization, and clarity

Revision focuses on strengthening the content, structure, and clarity of writing, not just surface-level errors.

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?

Answer: 60 cm²

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm².

A store is offering 30% off all items. If a jacket originally costs $80, what is the sale price?

Answer: $56.00

30% of $80 = $24 discount; $80 minus $24 = $56.

Which transitional phrase best shows a cause-and-effect relationship in an essay?

Answer: As a result

'As a result' signals that what follows is the consequence or effect of something previously stated.

A rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. The owner wants to install a fence around the entire perimeter and cover the garden with a layer of topsoil. Which statement accurately describes the amount of fencing and topsoil needed?

Answer: 40 feet of fencing and 96 square feet of topsoil are needed.

The amount of fencing required is the perimeter of the garden. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2(length + width). So, P = 2(12 ft + 8 ft) = 2(20 ft) = 40 feet. The amount of topsoil needed is the area of the garden. The formula for the area of a rectangle is A = length × width. So, A = 12 ft × 8 ft = 96 square feet.

A standard six-sided die is rolled once. Which of the following best describes the likelihood of rolling a number greater than 1?

Answer: Likely

There are 6 possible outcomes when rolling a die: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}. The outcomes that are greater than 1 are {2, 3, 4, 5, 6}, which is 5 out of the 6 total outcomes. A probability of 5/6 is considered 'likely' because it is greater than 1/2 but not certain (which would be 6/6).

Read the following excerpt from a story. I crept through the silent market, the moonlight turning the canvas stalls into pale ghosts. Every shadow seemed to hold a secret, and the gentle flap of an awning in the breeze sounded like a whispered warning. My goal was the baker’s stall at the far end, where a single loaf of bread, forgotten on the counter, represented a feast. My stomach ached with a hunger so deep it had become a dull, constant companion. How does the author's choice of the word 'ghosts' to describe the market stalls affect the tone of the passage?

Answer: It develops an eerie and mysterious tone.

The word 'ghosts' has connotations of the supernatural, emptiness, and the uncanny. By comparing the moonlit stalls to 'pale ghosts,' the author creates an eerie, mysterious, and slightly tense atmosphere. This is reinforced by other word choices like 'secret' shadows and 'whispered warning.'

Before students can log in to a FAST assessment using their test tickets, what is the required action a Test Administrator must complete in the Test Administrator Interface?

Answer: Start the specific test session that students will be joining.

The Test Administrator must first log into the Test Administrator Interface and explicitly start the testing session. This action 'opens' the session, allowing students' login credentials from their test tickets to be authenticated so they can begin the test.

Which of the following values of x makes this inequality true? 3x = 2 > 14

Answer: 5

Solving the inequality 3x + 2 > 14: subtract 2 from both sides to get 3x > 12, then divide by 3 to get x > 4. Only x = 5 satisfies this condition. x = 4 gives exactly 14 (not strictly greater), and x = 3 and x = 2 both produce values less than 14.

Solve for h: 19h - 13 = 227 + 7h

Answer: 20

Isolate the variable and solve for h. 12h = 240

A student ends an essay with: 'In conclusion, as I said before, dogs are good pets.' What is the weakness of this conclusion?

Answer: It simply repeats the introduction without synthesizing ideas or leaving a lasting impression

An effective conclusion should synthesize the essay's ideas and leave the reader with a meaningful takeaway, not just restate the introduction.

Read the following excerpt from a historical article: 'The construction of the Panama Canal was a monumental undertaking, fraught with challenges. French efforts in the 1880s were plagued by disease and financial problems, ultimately leading to their failure. The United States took over the project in 1904, and one of its first priorities was to control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like yellow fever and malaria. Dr. William Gorgas implemented sanitation programs that virtually eradicated these diseases from the canal zone, a critical step that enabled the workforce to proceed. The engineering feats were equally impressive, involving the creation of the massive Gatun Lake and a series of complex locks to lift ships over the continental divide.' Which of the following statements best summarizes the central idea of the passage?

Answer: The successful construction of the Panama Canal by the United States was dependent on both overcoming disease and achieving significant engineering feats.

This answer choice correctly synthesizes the two main points discussed in the text: the crucial role of sanitation and disease control, and the impressive engineering accomplishments. The other options are either inaccurate or focus on only one aspect of the passage.