6th Grade Math Textbook, Fundamentals

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State

Park

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Scale: 1 unit  8 feet

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 &KDSWHU pages 191–192 for exercise sets.
Read the test item for a general idea of the problem.

• Reread the test item carefully. Identify and summarize
  the information you will need to solve the problem.


• Use the information in the diagram.
  1.The map is a scale drawing that shows the
  distance the bird flies.
  2.The scale of the map relates lengths on the
  map to actual distances.

Solve the problem.

• Apply an appropriate strategy.
  Use the scale to find the actual distance the bird flies.
  To help explain how to use the scale of the map,
  think about how the scale relates the map length
  to the actual distance.

Test-Taking Tips

• Reread the item.


• Use the Test-Prep strategy.


• Apply appropriate rules,
  definitions, properties, or
  strategies.


• Analyze your answers.

Item 1 is partially worked out for you.

Solve. Use a diagram.

1.A bird flies from the state park to a point

on the shore. Use the map at the right to find

how many miles the bird flies. Explain how to

use the scale of the map to solve the problem.

Show all your work.

2.Use parallelogram QRSTshown on the

coordinate grid below.

Part A

What is the actual length of side QR?

Explain how you found your answer.

Part B

If the parallelogram is enlarged so that the

actual length of side STis now 40 feet, how

many units long is it on the coordinate grid?

Show all your work.

Think

The distances on the map are

proportional to the actual distances.

Check your work. Review your notes.
Make sure you have completed all parts of the item.

• Analyze your answers. Do they make sense?
  Work backward. Use the actual distance to find the distance on the map.

Scale

(^14) inch 75 miles