Mixed Deck — All MAP Topics Flashcards

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Answer: Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed — it can only be converted from one form to another.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

Answer: The award was presented to Mia by the principal.

In passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performs it; 'The award was presented to Mia' has the subject 'award' receiving the action of being presented.

Which expression is equivalent to (2x cubed) to the 4th power?

Answer: 16x to the 12th

(2x^3)^4 = 2^4 times (x^3)^4 = 16 times x^(3 times 4) = 16x^12.

Which best explains the word tenacious using this context: Despite failing three times, the tenacious climber refused to give up?

Answer: Persistent and determined

The context clue 'refused to give up' despite repeated failures describes someone who is persistent and determined — the meaning of tenacious.

A student encounters: The scientist meticulously recorded every data point. What does 'meticulously' most likely mean?

Answer: With great care and attention to detail

A scientist carefully recording every data point is acting with great care and attention to detail — that is the meaning of 'meticulously.'

Which text feature would help a reader quickly locate information about a specific topic in a textbook?

Answer: Index

An index lists specific topics alphabetically with page numbers, allowing quick location of specific information.

If a data set is {4, 7, 7, 9, 13}, what is the median?

Answer: 7

The data set is already ordered. With 5 values, the median is the 3rd value: 7.

What is the y-intercept of the equation 4x - 2y = 8?

Answer: y = -4

Set x=0: 4(0) - 2y = 8, so -2y = 8, meaning y = -4. The y-intercept is -4.

Which force is responsible for pulling objects toward Earth's surface?

Answer: Gravity

Gravity is the attractive force that pulls all objects with mass toward Earth's center.

What does RIT stand for in the context of MAP test scores?

Answer: Rasch UnIT

RIT stands for Rasch UnIT, a measurement scale used by NWEA to report MAP Growth scores.

Which sentence from an article about recycling is a statement of opinion rather than fact?

Answer: Everyone should feel ashamed for not recycling more.

Saying everyone "should feel ashamed" expresses a personal judgment, not a verifiable fact.

What is the main function of roots in a plant?

Answer: To absorb water and nutrients from the soil

Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and anchor the plant.

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Answer: The students are studying for the MAP test.

The plural subject 'students' requires the plural verb 'are,' making 'The students are studying' correct.

What is print awareness in early literacy?

Answer: Understanding that print carries meaning and knowing how books and text work

Print awareness is the understanding that written text carries meaning, that print is read left to right and top to bottom, and that spaces separate words.

Which of the following words contains the Greek root 'graph' meaning 'write'?

Answer: All of the above

All three words contain the root 'graph' (write): telegram (written message over distance), geography (writing about the earth), photograph (light-writing or image).

What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-' in the word 'unhappy'?

Answer: Not or opposite of

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' So 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

Which of the following is equivalent to the expression 2(3x - 4) - (x + 5)?

Answer: 5x - 13

Distribute: 6x - 8 - x - 5 = 5x - 13.

What is a prefix?

Answer: A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

A prefix is a morpheme added to the beginning of a word that changes its meaning, such as 'un-' (unhappy) or 're-' (rewrite).

What writing strategy helps an author organize ideas before drafting an essay?

Answer: Outlining

Creating an outline before drafting allows the writer to organize main ideas and supporting details in a logical structure before writing the full essay.

What is figurative language?

Answer: Language that uses expressions not meant to be taken literally

Figurative language uses expressions like similes, metaphors, and idioms that are not meant to be taken literally.