Grade 7 - Released TAKS Questions by TEKS

Objective 1

The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers,

operations, and quantitative reasoning.

(7.1) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The

student represents and uses numbers in a variety of equivalent forms.
The student is expected to:

7.1(A) Compare and order integers and positive rational

numbers.

TEKS 7.1A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 1 B

Which lists the numbers in order from least to greatest?

7 2
A 0.6, , , 64%
10 3

2 7
B 0.6, 64%, ,
3 10

7 2
C , , 64%, 0.6
10 3

2 7
D , 64%, , 0.6
3 10

TEKS 7.1A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#1 Obj #1 C

11
Bob tried to use an -inch wrench to remove a bolt, but the wrench
16
was too small. Which size wrench might be large enough to remove
the bolt?

5
A in.
8

7
B in.
16

3
C in.
4
 1
D in.
2

TEKS 7.1A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#11 Obj #1 D

Look at the fractions below.

13 5 3 3 7
, , , ,
16 8 16 4 8

Which lists these fractions from least to greatest?

7 13 3 5 3
A , , , ,
8 16 4 8 16

3 5 3 13 7
B , , , ,
4 8 16 16 8

7 5 3 13 3
C , , , ,
8 8 4 16 16

3 5 3 13 7
D , , , ,
16 8 4 16 8

TEKS 7.1A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#29 Obj #1 C

The table shows several countries and the portion of their population
that is under age 15.
Which of the following lists the countries in order from least to greatest
portion of the population under age 15?

A United States, Ethiopia, Benin, Chad, Uganda

B Uganda, United States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad
C United States, Benin, Ethiopia, Chad, Uganda
D Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia, Benin, United States
TEKS 7.1A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#38 Obj #1 C
An electrician has been working at 4 customer sites. He has
1 1 1 3
completed , , , and of his work at the sites. Which list shows
2 4 8 4
the percent of work completed at the sites in order from greatest to
least?

A 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 75%

B 0.75%, 0.125%, 0.25%, 0.50%
C 75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%
D 25%, 50%, 75%, 125%

TEKS 7.1A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#26 Obj #1 A

5
The fraction is found between which pair of fractions on a number
8
line?

8 21
A and
16 32

9 19
B and
16 32

10 24
C and
16 32

11 24
D and
16 32

(7.1B) Convert between fractions, decimals, whole numbers,

and percents mentally, on paper, [or with a calculator].

TEKS 7.1B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 1 D

Identify the group that does NOT contain equivalent fractions,
decimals, and percents.

1
A , 0.05, 5%
20
 7
B , 0.7, 70%
10

1
C , 0.125, 12.5%
8

3
D , 0.3, 3%
100

TEKS 7.1B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#2 Obj #1 A

In Tim’s class, 15 of the 25 students have traveled outside their home
state. Which number does NOT represent the part of the class that has
traveled outside their home state?

10
A
15

B 60%

C 0.6

3
D
5

TEKS 7.1B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#18 Obj #1 B

1
Mrs. Newsome said that of the faculty at Long High School had
8
attended the school as teenagers. Which decimal and percent are
1
equivalent to ?
8

A 0.18, 18%
B 0.125, 12.5%
C 1.8, 180%
D 1.25, 125%

TEKS 7.1B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#14 Obj #1 C

1
Sandra colored of her picture black, as shown below.
3
What percent of her picture did Sandra color black?

A 12%
B 24%
1
C 33 %
3
2
D 66 %
3
TEKS 7.1B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#31 Obj #1 D
It is estimated that 20.4% of the U.S. population in the year 2050 will
be over the age of 65. Which number is NOT equivalent to 20.4%?

204
A
1,000

20.4
B
100

C 0.204

D 2.04

TEKS 7.1B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#3 Obj #1 C

2
Conner’s parents asked him to save of his allowance each week to
5
help pay for summer camp. What percent of his allowance did Conner’s
parents ask him to save?

A 25%
B 35%
C 40%
D 60%

(7.1C) Represent squares and square roots using geometric

models.

TEKS 7.1C TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 1 D

Geoffrey cut a square piece of graph paper so that each side of the
graph paper had 8 small squares along the edge. He wanted to know
how many of the small squares were on the piece of paper he cut.
Which expression could Geoffrey use to find the number of small
squares on this piece of paper?

A 8 g2
B 84
C 8 g4
D 82

TEKS 7.1C Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 1 B

The model shown below has 144 small squares in it.

Which best represents the number of small squares along each side of
the model?

A 12
B 144
C 122
D 1442

TEKS 7.1C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#3 Obj #1 D

Look at the model below. Which value can this model be used to find?
A 16
B 32
C 8
D 64

TEKS 7.1C: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#39 Obj #1 B

The model below can be used to represent the area of a square with a
side length of 25 units.

What is another way to represent the side length of this square?

A 125
B 5
C 125
D 5
TEKS 7.1C: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#33 Obj #1 A
Which model represents 82 ?

B
C

TEKS 7.1C: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#42 Obj #1 B

Which model represents 92 ?

A C

B D
TEKS 7.1C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#39 Obj #1 D
The model below represents 49  7

Which arrangement of small squares can be used to model a large

square that represents 196 ?

A 4 rows of 49 squares
B 6 rows of 36 squares
C 12 rows of 12 squares
D 14 rows of 14 squares

(7.2) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The

student adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides to solve problems and
justify solutions. The student is expected to:

(7.2A) Represent multiplication and division situations

involving fractions and decimals with models, including
[concrete objects,] pictures, words, and numbers.

TEKS 7.2A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 1 B

2
Mrs. Pendry has 1 acre of land. She has marked off of the land for a
3
1
vegetable garden. Mrs. Pendry will plant corn in of the vegetable
2
garden.
How much of Mrs. Pendry’s acre of land will she plant with corn?

1
A
6

1
B
3

1
C
2

2
D
3

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#4 Obj #1 B

3
Which expression shows how many -pound hamburger patties can be
8
1
made from 4 pounds of ground beef ?
3

1 3
A 4 g
3 8

1 3
B 4 
3 8

3 1
C g
8 3

3 1
D 
8 3

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#7 Obj #1 D

Glenn is buying 2 pounds of cheese for $7.50. Which expression could
be used to represent the cost of 4.5 pounds of cheese?

A 4.5  2 g7.50

2
B 4.5 g
7.50

4.5
C 7.50 
2

D 7.50  2 g4.5

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#12 Obj #1 A

3 1 3
Which set of grids below best models the number sentence g 
4 5 20
?

B
C

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#10 Obj #1 C

Lynne works at a bank and earns $9.75 per hour. If Lynne works 35
hours each week, which expression could be used to determine her
total earnings for 1 year?

A 9.75  35
B 9.75  52
C 9.75  35  52
D 9.75  35  12

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#24 Obj #1 A

1 2
Which model best represents the expression  ?
2 3

A C
B D

TEKS 7.2A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#10 Obj #1 C

Which expression can be used to find the maximum number of 0.2-
meter lengths of rope that can be cut from a 6.5-meter length of rope?

A 0.2 ÷ 6.5
B 0.2 + 6.5
C 6.5 ÷ 0.2
D 6.5 × 0.2

7.2(B) Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

to solve problems involving fractions and decimals.

TEKS 7.2B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 1 C

1 1
During a winter storm a city received 5 inches of snow in 3 hours.
4 2
How much snow fell
in 1 hour?

3
A 1 inches
4

1
B 2 inches
2

1
C 1 inches
2
 1
D 2 inches
4

TEKS 7.2B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#5 Obj #1 A

Tammy, María, and their three brothers own a business. Tammy owns
1
of the business. María and their three brothers equally share
3
ownership of the remaining part of the business. What fraction of the
business does María own?

1
A
6

1
B
4

1
C
2

1
D
12

TEKS 7.2B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#21 Obj #1 5.5

Nora wants to save $82.50 to buy a special gift for her mother. She
has 15 weeks to save the money. If she wants to save the same
amount each week, how much money, in dollars and cents,
must Nora save each week?

TEKS 7.2B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#1 Obj #1 C

The table shows the distance Pedro jogged each day last week.
What was the total distance Pedro jogged last week?

A 8.7 mi
B 11 mi
C 14.7 mi
D 16 mi

(7.2C) Use models, such as [concrete objects,] pictorial

models, and number lines, to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide integers and connect the actions to algorithms.

TEKS 7.2C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#6 Obj #1 B

The low temperature recorded one morning was – 5°F. The high
temperature recorded that afternoon was 41°F. What was the change
in temperature from the morning low to the afternoon high?

A + 36°F
B + 46°F
C – 36°F
D – 46°F
TEKS 7.2C: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#38 Obj #1 A
A newspaper gains and loses subscribers daily, as some people
subscribe and other people cancel their subscriptions. The table below
shows the subscriptions and cancellations for a newspaper during the
first two months of the year.
If the newspaper started the year with s subscriptions, which
expression can be used to find how many subscriptions the newspaper
had at the end of the two-month period?

A s + 100 + (-30) + 450 + (-120)

B s + 100 + 30 + 450 + 120
C s + 100 + 450
D s + (-30) + (-120)

TEKS 7.2C: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#27 Obj #1 D

Which expression is represented by the model below?

A −7 + 0
B −7 + 3
C −7 + 7
D −7 + 10

TEKS 7.2C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#19 Obj #1 C

During a week in December in Anchorage, Alaska, the daily high
temperatures were 20°F, 18°F, −10°F, 15°F, −15°F, 25°F, and 11°F.
Which expression can be used to find the average daily high
temperature during that week?

A (20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11) ÷ 7
B 20 + 18 + 10 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 11 ÷ 7
C [20 + 18 + (−10) + 15 + (−15) + 25 + 11] ÷ 7
D 20 + 18 + (−10) + 15 + (−15) + 25 + 11 ÷ 7

(7.2D) Use division to find unit rates and ratios in proportional

relationships such as speed, density, price, recipes, and
student-teacher ratio.

TEKS 7.2D: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#9 Obj #1 D

Peter walked at a rate of 4 miles in 50 minutes. Jan walked at a rate of
3 miles in 30 minutes. Which statement correctly describes this
situation?

A Jan’s walking rate was 0.18 mile per minute faster than Peter’s.
B Jan’s walking rate was 0.18 mile per minute slower than Peter’s.
C Peter’s walking rate was 0.02 mile per minute faster than Jan’s.
D Peter’s walking rate was 0.02 mile per minute slower than Jan’s.

TEKS 7.2D: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#3 Obj #1 C

Leon bought a dozen daisies for $3.75. Which is closest to the amount
Leon paid for each daisy?

A $0.25
B $0.29
C $0.31
D $0.38

TEKS 7.2D: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#1 Obj #1 C

Emmanuel can run 100 meters in 20 seconds. If he competes in the
400-meter race, about how many seconds will it take him to run the
race?

A 5 sec
B 4 sec
C 80 sec
D 20 sec

TEKS 7.2D: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#34 Obj #1 B

3
A recipe that makes 18 cookies calls for cup of sugar. How much
4
sugar is needed to make 2 dozen cookies using this recipe?

3
A c
8

B 1c

1
C 1 c
3

1
D 1 c
2

(7.2E) Simplify numerical expressions involving order of

operations and exponents.

TEKS 7.2E TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 1 54

On a math exam Tonya’s teacher asked for the value of the expression
shown below.

6  3 g42

What is the value of this expression?

TEKS 7.2E Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 1 D

What is the value of the expression shown below?

12  16  24  5

A 5
B 6
C 15
D 16

TEKS 7.2E: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#8 Obj #1 C

Which of the following should be performed first to simplify this
expression?

5  3 g2  33  12

A 3 g2
B 5 3
C 33
D 23

TEKS 7.2E: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#44 Obj #1 B

What is the value of the expression below?

10  7 g82  2

A 61
B 234
C 544
D 66

TEKS 7.2E: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#30 Obj #1 B

Simplify the expression below.

4  2(13  4)  32

A 7
B 6
C 2
D 8
TEKS 7.2E: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#30 Obj #1 B
What is the value of the expression

(3 + 3) 2
÷ 6 − 2 × 4?

A −18
B −2
C 0
D 16

(7.2F) Select and use appropriate operations to solve

problems and justify the selections.

TEKS 7.2F TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 1 B

Quentin’s school has 2 identical rectangular flower beds that are each
5 feet wide and 50 feet long. A 20-pound bag of mulch covers 100
square feet 1 inch deep. Which equation shows the number of bags of
mulch needed to cover both flower beds with 1 inch of mulch?

A 2 · 5 · 100 ÷ 50 = 20
B 2 · 5 · 50 ÷ 100 = 5
C 5 · 50 · 20 = 5,000
D 5 · 50 · 20 ÷ 100 = 50

TEKS 7.2F Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 1 A

During a 4-month period the water level at a lake decreased by 15 feet
8 inches. Doug wants to determine how much the water level at the
lake decreased each month. If the water level decreased the same
amount each month, which of the following methods should Doug use
to determine the number of inches it decreased each month?

A He should multiply 15 by 12, add 8, and divide by 4.

B He should multiply 15 by 8 and divide by 4.
C He should add 15 and 12, subtract 8, and divide by 4.
D He should add 15 and 8, multiply by 4, and add 12.

TEKS 7.2F: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#12 Obj #1 D

DeAndre bought 15 party hats priced at 3 for $0.65 and 56
noisemakers priced at 7 for $1.25. What was the total cost of the hats
and noisemakers, not including tax?

A $9.75
B $8.75
C $10.70
D $13.25
TEKS 7.2F: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#37 Obj #1 C
Mrs. Gutiérrez bought 2 dozen cans of soda priced at 6 cans for $1.98
and 18 bottles of water priced at 6 bottles for $2.16. What is the total
amount she spent, not including tax, on soda and bottled water?

A $6.48
B $7.92
C $14.40
D $16.56

(7.2G) Determine the reasonableness of a solution to a

problem.

TEKS 7.2G: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#10 Obj #1 B

3
Every day the Thompson family eats about box of cereal. At this
8
rate, how many boxes of cereal does the Thompson family need to buy
for 1 week?

A 1
B 3
C 21
D 8

TEKS 7.2G: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#23 Obj #1 C

A school district hired a speaker to present some information for career
day to the middle school students in the district. The speaker used the
following information to estimate the total number of students who will
attend the presentation.

• There are 3 middle schools.

• There are 20–25 homeroom classes in each middle school.

• There are 25–30 students in each homeroom.

What is the best estimate of the total number of students who will
attend the presentation?

A 750
B 1,125
C 1,800
D 2,500
TEKS 7.2G: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#45 Obj #1 C
Peaches are on sale at $0.95 per pound. Mrs. Hinkle bought 2.75
pounds of peaches. About how much did she pay for the peaches?

A Less than $1.00

B Between $1.50 and $2.00
C Between $2.50 and $3.00
D More than $3.00
TEKS 7.2G: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#48 Obj #1 B
A bowler scored between 195 points and 215 points per game. Which
is the best estimate of the total points she scored in 8 games?

A From 1,350 to 1,550

B From 1,550 to 1,750
C From 1,750 to 1,950
D From 1,950 to 2,150
Objective 2
The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns,
relationships, and algebraic reasoning.

(7.3) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The

student solves problems involving direct proportional relationships. The
student is expected to:

(7.3A) Estimate and find solutions to application problems

involving percent.

TEKS 7.3A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 2 C

The seventh-grade students at Alaniz Middle School went on a field
trip. At lunch 17 students drank lemonade. This represented 20% of
the students on the field trip. How many students were on the field
trip?

A 20
B 37
C 85
D 117

TEKS 7.3A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 2 D

Mr. Francis bought a pair of shoes on sale for 40% off. The regular
price was $55, not including tax. How much did Mr. Francis pay for the
shoes, not including tax?

A $77
B $22
C $15
D $33

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#13 Obj #2 D

A family went to a restaurant. The total cost of the meal was $48.30.
The family had a coupon for 20% off the total. What was the final cost
of the meal after the coupon was used?
A $9.66
B $28.30
C $48.10
D $38.64

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#14 Obj #2 B

Perry took a survey of 125 students at his school to see how many
have their own e-mail account. Of the students surveyed, 35 students
have their own e-mail account. What percent of the students surveyed
have their own e-mail account?

A 90%
B 28%
C 72%
D 3.57%

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#26 Obj #2 C

Of the 850 students at Brown Middle School, 38% are in the school
band. How many students are in the school band?

A 32
B 527
C 323
D 812

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#34 Obj #2 A

Bradley answered 80% of the questions on his science test correctly.
There were 30 questions on the test, and all the questions had equal
value. How many questions did Bradley NOT answer correctly on his
test?

A 6
B 18
C 24
D 20

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#16 Obj #2 A

Mrs. Loya sponsors the Spanish club at Central Middle School. The club
has 8 members who are sixth graders, 12 members who are seventh
graders, and 10 members who are eighth graders. What percent of the
Spanish club members are seventh graders?

A 40%
B 30%
C 26%
D 10%
TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#25 Obj #2 D
Which of the following represents the greatest percent of change?

A A tree grew from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year.

B An aquarium that was originally priced at $80 is now $60.
C A person whose salary was $100 per week is now earning $120
per week.
D A baby who weighed 7 pounds at birth now weighs 16 pounds.

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#17 Obj #2 D

The cost of Matt and Natalie’s dinner was $27.35. They want to leave
a 20% tip. Which of the following is closest to the amount of the tip
they want to leave?

A $4.00
B $4.50
C $5.00
D $5.50

TEKS 7.3A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#32 Obj #2 C

A company published 110 books last year, and 8 of them became best-
sellers. Which best represents the percent of books the company
published last year that did NOT become best-sellers?

A 7%
B 8%
C 93%
D 102%

(7.3B) Estimate and find solutions to application problems

involving proportional relationships such as similarity, scaling,
unit costs, and related measurement units.

TEKS 7.3B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 2 A

Cindy bought 3 pounds of candy for $2.16. At this rate, how much
would the candy have cost if she had bought only 2 pounds?

A $1.44
B $6.48
C $0.72
D $4.32

TEKS 7.3B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 2 C

The ratio of Sahira’s height to her arm span is equivalent to the ratio of
her mother’s height to arm span.
Which of the following is the height of Sahira’s mother?

A 38 in.
B 60 in.
C 68 in.
D 67 in.

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#15 Obj #2 B

A 2-pint bottle of soy sauce costs $1.79. If the unit price remains the
same, how much will 2 gallons of soy sauce cost?

A $7.16
B $14.32
C $28.64
D $57.28

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#16 Obj #2 A

A designer drew a scale model of a ramp that will be used to load
crates onto a truck.

What will be the length, x, of the ramp?

2
A 10 feet
3
 1
B 5 feet
3

2
C 2 feet
3

1
D 21 feet
3

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#17 Obj #2 D

Triangle XYZ is similar to triangle PQR.

Which equation could be used to find the length of side QR?

12.5 9
A 
14 x

5 x
B 
12.5 9
 14 12.5
C 
9 x

5 9
D 
12.5 x

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#43 Obj #2 C

Lindy is planning to build a model of a train using a scale where 2
inches represents 25 feet. If the train is 60 feet long, what is the
length in inches that Lindy should build the model of the train?

A 9.6 in.
B 2.4 in.
C 4.8 in.
D 1.2 in.

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#47 Obj #2 A

An athlete on the school football team can run 20 yards in 2.9 seconds.
During the last football game, the athlete ran 64 yards for a
touchdown. If the athlete’s rate of speed remained the same, about
how long did it take him to run for the touchdown?

A 9.3 sec
B 21.3 sec
C 58 sec
D 19.2 sec
TEKS 7.3B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#28 Obj #2 C
The prices of 3 different bottles of shampoo are given in the table.

Which size bottle of shampoo has the lowest price per ounce?

A The 20-oz bottle only

B The 15-oz bottle and the 20-oz bottle
C The 15-oz bottle only
D The 10-oz bottle and the 15-oz bottle

TEKS 7.3B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#45 Obj #2 B

Patrick drew a map of his neighborhood. He used a scale in which 1
inch equals 2 miles. What distance on Patrick’s map should represent
the 1.5 miles between his house and the nearest gas station?

A 0.3 in.
B 0.75 in.
C 1.3 in.
D 3 in.

(7.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The

student represents a relationship in numerical, geometric, verbal, and
symbolic form. The student is expected to:

(7.4A) Generate formulas involving unit conversions,

perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling.

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#18 Obj #2 D

Keola has a circular fish pond in his backyard that has a circumference
of 36 ft. Which equation below can Keola use to calculate the radius of
his fish pond?

A r   (62)

B r  2 (36)

36
C r 


18
D r 

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#30 Obj #2 A
Two basketballs can fit inside a hoop, as shown in the drawing below.

If each basketball has a circumference of 30 inches, which equation

could be used to find d, the diameter of the hoop?
 30
A g2  d


30
B  d


C 30   gd g2

D 30 g  2 gd

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#41 Obj #2 B

Peter wants to find the perimeter of the isosceles trapezoid shown
below.

Which equation could Peter use to find P, the perimeter of the

trapezoid?

A P = 8 · 14 + 5
B P = 8 + 14 + (2 · 5)
C P = (8 + 14) · 4 ÷ 2
D P = 8 + 5 + 14 + 4

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#4 Obj #2 B

Mrs. Penn has a circular tablecloth with a circumference of 29 feet.
Which expression could be used to find the radius of the tablecloth?

A 29 – 2

29
B
2

29
C


D 29 + 2

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#6 Obj #2 D

Which of the following CANNOT be used to find the perimeter of a
square with side length s?

A s+s+s+s
B 2s + 2s
C 4s
D s×s

TEKS 7.4A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#15 Obj #2 C

Art’s Department Store is having a sale. The table shows the regular
price, r, and the sale price, s, of several items.

Which formula can be used to calculate the sale price?

A s = r − 2.5
B s = r × 2.0
C s = r × 0.5
D s = r − 0.5

(7.4B) Graph data to demonstrate relationships in familiar

concepts such as conversions, perimeter, area, circumference,
volume, and scaling.

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#19 Obj #2 C

Which graph best represents the number of quarts, x, for different
numbers of pints, y?
A C

B D

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#20 Obj #2 A

Yolanda was packaging seeds for a seed company. She put the same
number of seeds in each packet. She graphed the total number of
seeds for different numbers of packets. Which table best represents
the data in the graph?
A C

B D

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#31 Obj #2 D

The table below shows the different sizes of square gardens Charlie
can build.
Which graph shows the correct relationship between the side length
and perimeter of each
square garden Charlie can build?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#19 Obj #2 C

The data in the table below show the relationship between
temperature readings in degrees
Fahrenheit, x, and degrees Celsius, y.
Which graph best represents the data in the table above?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#32 Obj #2 A

Which of the following relationships is best represented by the data in
the graph?
A Conversion of feet to inches
B Conversion of miles to feet
C Conversion of feet to yards
D Conversion of inches to yards

TEKS 7.4B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#36 Obj #2 B

The data in the table below represent the relationship between the
length of a side of a square in
centimeters, x, and the area of a square in centimeters squared, y.

Which graph best represents the data in the table above?

A C

B D
(7.4C) Use words and symbols to describe the relationship
between the terms in an arithmetic sequence (with a constant
rate of change) and their positions in the sequence.

TEKS 7.4C Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 2 B

A sequence follows the rule 4(n – 5), in which n represents the position
of a term in the sequence. Which of these tables represents this
sequence?

A C

B D

Note: Students should understand that in the first position, when n =

1, the value of the term is −16 because 4(n −5) = 4(1 −5) = 4(−4) =
−16. In the second position, when n = 2, the value of the term is −12
because 4(n −5) = 4(2 −5) = 4(−3) = −12.

TEKS 7.4C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#21 Obj #2 C

Which sequence follows the rule 3(n + 1), where n is the number’s
position in the sequence?

A 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, …
B 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, …
C 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …
D 6, 9, 12, 21, 24, …
TEKS 7.4C: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#5 Obj #2 B
Which rule can be used to find the value of any term in the sequence
below where n represents the position of the term?

A 2n +4
B 4n +2
C 3n +3
D 8n –2

TEKS 7.4C: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#37 Obj #2 B

n
Which sequence follows the rule , in which n represents the position
4
of a term in the sequence?

1 3 1 3 1
A , , 1, 1 , 1 , 2 ,…
4 4 4 4 4

1 1 3 1 1
B , , , 1, 1 , 1 ,…
4 2 4 4 2

1 3 1 3 1
C , , 1 , 1 , 2 ,…
4 4 4 4 4

1 1 1 1
D , , 1, 1 , 1 , 2,…
4 2 4 2

TEKS 7.4C: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#12 Obj #2 D

Which sequence follows the rule 8n − 4, where n represents the
position of a term in the sequence?
A 16, 12, 8, 4, 0, …
B 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, …
C 4, 16, 64, 216, 1,024, …
D 4, 12, 20, 28, 36, …

TEKS 7.4C: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#20 Obj #2 A

Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its
position in the sequence?

1
A Multiply n by
2

1
B Subtract from n
2

1
C Add to n
2

1
D Divide n by
2

TEKS 7.4C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#35 Obj #2 D

Which description shows the relationship between a term and n, its
position in the sequence?

A Add 3 to n
B Multiply n by 2 and then subtract 3
C Multiply n by 2 and then add 3
D Multiply n by 3 and then subtract 2
(7.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The
student uses equations to solve problems. The student is expected to:

(7.5A) Use [concrete and] pictorial models to solve equations

and use symbols to record the actions.

TEKS 7.5A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 2 A

The equation 4x + 7 = 2x + 9 is modeled below.

Which value of x would make the equation true?

A x = 1
B x = 2
C x = 8
D x = 16

TEKS 7.5A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 2 A

A model of an equation is shown below.

Which value of m makes the equation true?

A m=2
B m = 22
C m=6
D m = 14
Note: When working with models of equations, one way students
might start is by removing equivalent values from each side of the
equation. For this item the student could remove eight 1’s from each
side and then divide the remaining 1’s into 3 equal groups.

TEKS 7.5A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#22 Obj #2 C

In the equation 7x + 3 = 4x + 15 modeled below, find the value of x
that makes the equation true.

A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5

TEKS 7.5A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#11 Obj #2 A

The equation 3x + 3 = x + 9 is modeled below.

What value of x makes the equation true?

A x = 3
B x = 6
C x = 12
D x = 4
TEKS 7.5A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#44 Obj #2 D
The model represents the equation x − 8 = 2.

What is the value of x?

A x = −6
B x = 4
C x = 8
D x = 10

TEKS 7.5A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#31 Obj #2 D

The model below represents the equation 3x + 6 = 15.

What is the first step in finding the value of x?

A Divide the beans equally among the 3 cups
B Add 15 beans to each side of the model
C Add 6 beans to each side of the model
D Subtract 6 beans from each side of the model

(7.5B) Formulate problem situations when given a simple

equation and formulate an equation when given a problem
situation.

TEKS 7.5B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 2 B

Ethan wrote the equation below to solve a word problem.

3 · m = 54

Which word problem is best represented by Ethan’s equation?

A Angela had some candies and ate 3 of them. Now she has 54
candies. What is m, the number of candies she originally had?

B A babysitter earns $3.00 each hour. One weekend she earned

$54.00. What is m, the number of hours she worked that
weekend?

C Ursula has $3.00 more than Bill. Together they have $54.00.
What is m, the amount of money Bill has?

D A teacher set aside 54 minutes to spend teaching a topic. She

has already used 3 minutes. What is m, the number of minutes
she has left?

TEKS 7.5B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 2 D

Which situation could best be represented by the equation below?

12x = 30
A Kristen earned $12 repairing a computer. If she charges $30 per
hour, what is x, the number of hours she spent repairing this
computer?

B Neil drove 12 miles to school and back for 30 days. What is x,

the total number of miles he drove those days?

C Claudia had 30 free minutes left on her cell-phone plan. If she

used 12 of the minutes, what is x, the number of free minutes
she has remaining?

D Josh had braces on his teeth for 30 months. What is x, the

number of years he wore braces?

TEKS 7.5B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#23 Obj #2 D

Which problem situation matches the equation shown below?

(128 + 145 + 139 + 157 + x) ÷ 5 = 148

A The weights of four brothers are 128 pounds, 145 pounds, 139
pounds, and 157 pounds. Find x, the average weight of the
brothers.

B The number of miles four people drove on trips were 128, 145,
139, and 157. Find x, the difference between the total sum of the
distances and the number of miles for the fifth person, 148.

C The number of students in fourth through seventh grade are 128,

145, 139, and 157. Find x, the average number of students
in each grade.

D A person bowled four games and scored 128, 145, 139, and 157.
Find x, the score the person would need to have in the fifth game to
average 148 for all five games.

TEKS 7.5B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#7 Obj #2 C

Which situation is best represented by the equation x - 4 = 16?
 1
A Miranda picked 16 apples and ate of them. What is x, the
4
number of apples she
had left?

B Felipe ran for 16 minutes and walked for 4 minutes. What is x,

the difference between the time he spent running and the time he
spent walking?

C Jordan spent $4 of his allowance and had $16 left. What is x, the
total amount of Jordan’s allowance?

D Cecilia has hit 4 of the last 16 balls pitched. What is x, the total
number of balls pitched?

TEKS 7.5B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#37 Obj #2 A

Which problem situation matches the equation below?

x − 4.72 = 5.28

A Sergio’s lunch cost $4.72. He received $5.28 in change when he

paid the bill. What is x, the amount of money he gave the
cashier?

B Yvette cycled 4.72 kilometers in a race. The winning cyclist’s

time was 5.28 seconds faster than Yvette’s. What is x, the time in
seconds it took Yvette to finish the race?

C Janice and Maura measured the wingspans of butterflies in

science class. Janice’s butterfly had a wingspan of 4.72 centimeters,
and Maura’s butterfly had a wingspan of 5.28 centimeters. What is x,
the average length of a butterfly’s wingspan?
D Mrs. Castro paid $4.72 for a jar of iced-tea mix that was originally
priced at $5.28. What is x, the amount of money that Mrs. Castro
saved altogether?

TEKS 7.5B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#16 Obj #2 D

Which problem situation matches the equation below?

15x = 120

A Chang collected 120 foreign postage stamps last year. He gave

15% of them to friends. What is x, the number of stamps Chang
did not give away?

B Cece exercised 120 minutes each day for 15 days last month.
What is x, the total number of hours Cece exercised last month?

C Demetria drove a total of 120 miles this week. She drove 15

miles more this week than she drove last week. What is x, the
number of miles Demetria drove last week?

D Adam charges $15 per hour for labor to repair lawn mowers.
What is x, the number of hours Adam worked if he charged $120
for labor?

Objective 3
The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry
and spatial reasoning.

(7.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student compares and

classifies two- and three-dimensional figures using geometric
vocabulary and properties. The student is expected to:

(7.6A) Use angle measurements to classify pairs of angles as

complementary or supplementary.
TEKS 7.6A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 3 A
The measures of the 4 angles of a quadrilateral are given below.

m  S = 42°
m  T = 138°
m  U = 58°
m  V = 122°

Which of these pairs of angles is supplementary?

A S and T
B T and U
C S and U
D T and V

TEKS 7.6A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 C

Use the protractor in the diagram to read the measure of each angle.

One pair of complementary angles is —

A  DXE and  BXC

B  AXC and  CXE
C  DXE and  AXB
D  CXD and  AXB

TEKS 7.6A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#24 Obj #3 74.5

The measure of  Y is 15.5°. What is the measure of its complement in
degrees?

TEKS 7.6A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#42 Obj #3 A

The drawing below shows the side view of a picture frame on a desk.

If m 1 is 75°, what is the measure of its complementary angle?

A 15°
B 25°
C 105°
D 115°

TEKS 7.6A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#5 Obj #3 A

Which 2 angles are NOT complementary?

A  RXS and  TXU

B  SXT and  TXU
C  RXS and  SXT
D  TXU and  UXV

TEKS 7.6A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#13 Obj #3 A

If T and U are supplementary and the measure of T is 70°, what is
the measure of U ?

A 110°
B 70°
C 20°
D 10°

(7.6B) Use properties to classify triangles and quadrilaterals.

TEKS 7.6B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 B

A triangle has 2 angles that measure 60° each. Which of the following
best describes this triangle?

A Right isosceles triangle

B Equilateral triangle
C Obtuse isosceles triangle
D Acute scalene triangle

TEKS 7.6B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#26 Obj #3 D

Which of the following statements is always true about parallelograms?

A All angles are congruent.

B All sides are congruent.
C Adjacent sides are perpendicular.
D Opposite sides are parallel.

TEKS 7.6B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#28 Obj #3 110

In parallelogram DEFG, m  E = 70°. What is the measure of  F in
degrees?

TEKS 7.6B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#14 Obj #3 B

A triangle with two congruent sides and an angle of 104° is —

A isosceles and right

B isosceles and obtuse
C isosceles and acute
D scalene and obtuse

TEKS 7.6B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#15 Obj #3 B

Mr. Olivares installed a triangular piece of stained glass above his front
door.

Which of the following best describes the triangle with the given
measures?

A Acute equilateral triangle

B Obtuse isosceles triangle
C Right scalene triangle
D Right isosceles triangle

TEKS 7.6B: TA KS 2003 GR 7 Q#40 Obj #3 A

Which statement is always true about an equilateral triangle?

A It has 3 congruent angles.

B It has 1 right angle.
C It has exactly 2 congruent sides.
D The sum of any 2 angles is 180°.

(7.6C) Use properties to classify three-dimensional figures,

including pyramids, cones, prisms, and cylinders.

TEKS 7.6C Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 B

Which of these statements best describes a triangular prism?

A It has 4 triangular faces.

B It has a pair of parallel triangular faces.
C It has a pair of parallel rectangular faces.
D It has fewer than 6 vertices.
TEKS 7.6C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#27 Obj #3 B
Which of these describes the faces of an octagonal pyramid?

A 8 rectangular faces, 2 octagonal bases

B 8 triangular faces, 1 octagonal base
C 6 triangular faces, 1 octagonal base
D 8 rectangular faces, 1 octagonal base

TEKS 7.6C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#29 Obj #3 D

Which of the following has 2 parallel bases that are not polygons?

A Cone
B Prism
C Pyramid
D Cylinder

(7.6D) Use critical attributes to define similarity.

TEKS 7.6D TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 3 D

ΔSQR is similar to ΔSPT.

Which segment corresponds to QR ?

A SP
B ST
C PR
D PT
TEKS 7.6D: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#25 Obj #3 C
Triangle MNR is similar to triangle MBA. Which segment corresponds to
MN?

A AB
B BN
C MB
D MA

TEKS 7.6D: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#29 Obj #3 C

Triangle MNR is similar to triangle MBA. Which proportion can be used
to find the value of x?

6 x
A 
3 10

4 10
B 
8 x
 6 10
C 
3 x

x 6
D 
3 10
TEKS 7.6D: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#9 Obj #3 D
Look at the 2 rectangles below.

Which method could be used to prove that the rectangles are similar?

A Divide 3 by 2 and 4 by 1.5 to see whether the quotients are the

same
B Divide 1.5 by 4 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the
same
C Divide 4 by 1.5 and 2 by 3 to see whether the quotients are the
same
D Divide 3 by 1.5 and 4 by 2 to see whether the quotients are the
same

TEKS 7.6D: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#9 Obj #3 B

Which of the following is NOT true about similar figures?

A Similar figures always have the same shape.

B Similar figures always have the same size.
C Similar figures always have corresponding angles that are equal.
D Similar figures always have corresponding sides that are
proportional.

TEKS 7.6D: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#22 Obj #3 D

If the corresponding angles of 2 polygons are congruent and the
lengths of the corresponding sides of the polygons are proportional,
the polygons are —

A regular
B congruent
C symmetric
D similar
(7.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses
coordinate geometry to describe location on a plane. The student is
expected to:

(7.7A) Locate and name points on a coordinate plane using

ordered pairs of integers.

TEKS 7.7A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 3 C

Which ordered pair in quadrant III is contained within the circle,
triangle, and rectangle?

A (3, −1)
B (−4, −1)
C (−1, −2)
D (1, −2)
TEKS 7.7A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#1 Obj #3 A
Max drew a triangle on the coordinate plane shown below.

Which of the following best represents the coordinates of the vertices

of ∆KLM?

A (-2, 5), (1, 1), (-3, 1)

B (-2, 5), (1, 1), (1, -3)
C (5, -2), (1, 1), (1, -3)
D (5, -2), (1, 1), (-3, 1)
TEKS 7.7A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#2 Obj #3 B
Which of the following coordinates lie within the circle graphed below?

A (2, 3)
B (3, −5)
C (3, 3)
D (5, 3)

TEKS 7.7A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#34 Obj #3 D

Which line contains the ordered pair (2, −3)?
A Line k
B Line l
C Line m
D Line n
TEKS 7.7A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#44 Obj #3 A
If point K is translated 4 units to the left and 3 units down, what will
point K’s new coordinates be?

A (−2, 0)
B (−1, −1)
C (6, 0)
D (5, −1)
(7.7B) Graph reflections across the horizontal or vertical axis
and graph translations on a coordinate plane.

TEKS 7.7B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 A

Angela wants to translate polygon ABCD so that vertex D is moved
from coordinates (3, 2) to coordinates (−3, −1). Identify the steps that
can be used for the translation.
A Move each vertex 6 units to the left and 3 units down
B Move each vertex 6 units down and 3 units to the left
C Move each vertex 3 units down and 1 unit to the left
D Move each vertex 6 units to the left and 1 unit down

Note: Students may solve this problem in multiple ways. In this

situation, the student could use the blank grid to draw the figure and
perform the translation.

TEKS 7.7B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 B

ΔXYZ will be reflected across the y-axis.

What will be the coordinates of the vertices of ΔX′Y′Z′?

A (1, 5), (5, 5), (1, 2)

B (5, 1), (5, 5), (2, 1)
C (−5, −1), (−5, −5), (−2, −1)
D (−1, −5), (−5, −5), (−1, −2)

Note: Students should be able to reflect a figure across either the x-

axis or the y-axis.

TEKS 7.7B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#30 Obj #3 B

What are the coordinates of the reflection of point R across the x-axis?

A (–3, –2)
B (–2, –3)
C (–2, 3)
D (2, –3)
TEKS 7.7B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#31 Obj #3 D
If the polygon in the grid below is translated to the right 1 unit and
down 7 units, what will be the new coordinates of point F?

A (0, 9)
B (0, 7)
C (6, 1)
D (8, 1)

TEKS 7.7B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#13 Obj #3 A

Beatrice translated trapezoid RSTU to trapezoid R’S’T’U’. Vertex S was
at (4, 1).

If vertex S’ is at (-3, 4), which best describes this translation?

A Move 7 units left and 3 units up

B Move 1 unit left and 3 units up
C Move 3 units down and 7 units right
D Move 8 units left and 4 units up

TEKS 7.7B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#43 Obj #3 A

The figure below was transformed from quadrant I to quadrant III.

This transformation best represents a —

A translation
B tessellation
C rotation
D reflection
(7.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry
to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to:

(7.8A) Sketch three-dimensional figures when given the top,

side, and front views.

TEKS 7.8A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#32 Obj #3 B

Look at the top, front, and side views of a three-dimensional figure.

Which figure is represented by the views above?

A C
B D

TEKS 7.8A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#4 Obj #3 A

The top, front, and side views of a solid figure made of cubes are
shown below.

Which solid figure is best represented by these views?

A C
B D

TEKS 7.8A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#39 Obj #3 B

The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are
shown below.

Which solid figure is best represented by these views?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.8A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#5 Obj #3 D

The top, side, and front views of a solid figure made of cubes are
shown below.

Which solid figure matches the views above?

A C

B D

(7.8B) Make a net (two-dimensional model) of the surface area

of a three-dimensional figure.

TEKS 7.8B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 3 C

Look at the net shown below.

What 3-dimensional figure does this net represent?

A Rectangular prism
B Rectangular pyramid
C Triangular prism
D Triangular pyramid
TEKS 7.8B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 3 D
Identify the three-dimensional figure that can be formed from this net.
A Cube
B Rectangular pyramid
C Triangular prism
D Rectangular prism

TEKS 7.8B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#33 Obj #3 A

Which three-dimensional figure is represented by the net shown below?

A Hexagonal prism
B Hexagonal pyramid
C Pentagonal prism
D Pentagonal pyramid

TEKS 7.8B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#36 Obj #3 C

The final project in Yasmeen’s art class is to create a 3-dimensional
triangular pyramid out of paper.
Which net below could Yasmeen use to create a triangular pyramid?

A C
B D

TEKS 7.8B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#46 Obj #3 D

Which net can be used to make a cylinder?

A C

B D

(7.8C) Use geometric concepts and properties to solve

problems in fields such as art and architecture.
Objective 4
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
concepts and uses of measurement.

(7.9) Measurement. The student solves application problems

involving estimation and measurement. The student is expected to:

(7.9A) Estimate measurements and solve application problems

involving length (including perimeter and circumference) and
area of polygons and other shapes.
TEKS 7.9A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 4 D
The drawing below shows the dimensions of a tennis court. The width
3
of the singles court is of the width of the doubles court.
4

What is the area of the singles court?

A 2,808 square feet

B 3,744 square feet
C 1,580 square feet
D 2,106 square feet

TEKS 7.9A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 4 B

Meka plans to bake a large circular cookie for her brother. She wants
to decorate the outer edge of the cookie with small pieces of
chocolate. The radius of the cookie is 7 inches. Which is closest to the
circumference of the cookie?

A 21.98 inches
B 43.96 inches
C 153.86 inches
D 10.99 inches

TEKS 7.9A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 4 C

Oren measured the top of a box of snacks for a class assignment. After
he measured the dimensions, he drew the top shown below. Use the
ruler on the Mathematics Chart to measure the dimensions of the top
of the box to the nearest inch.
Which is closest to the area of the top of the box?

A 13.0 in. 2
B 6.5 in. 2
C 7.5 in. 2
D 30.0 in. 2

(Note: this diagram should print out at 1.5 inches tall and 5
inches wide)

TEKS 7.9A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 4 D

The front face of a clock is made up of a square and a semicircle, as
shown below.

If a clock maker is making the front face out of glass, which is closest
to the total area of the
front face?

A 31.4 square inches

B 131.4 square inches
C 39.25 square inches
D 139.25 square inches

TEKS 7.9A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 4 506.25

Lucinda is building a patio with a floor shaped like a square. The
perimeter of the floor is 90 feet. What is the area of the patio floor in
square feet?

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#34 Obj #4 C

An architect is looking at plans for a new building. One rectangular
window in the building will measure 3 feet by 4.5 feet. If he replaces it
with a circular window that has a diameter of 4 feet, about how much
less will the area of the circular window be than the area of the
rectangular window?

A 1.06 ft2
B 13.5 ft2
C 0.94 ft2
D 36.74 ft2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#35 Obj #4 B

A rectangular deck has a perimeter of 50 feet. The width of the deck is
7 feet. What is the area of the deck?

A 18 ft2
B 126 ft2
C 50 ft2
D 350 ft2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#36 Obj #4 B

Mr. Hall wants to cover his living room floor with new carpet. His living
room floor is a rectangle measuring 22 feet by 18 feet. What is the
minimum number of square yards of carpet he will need to buy?

A 9 yd2
B 44 yd2
C 3,564 yd2
D 720 yd2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#38 Obj #4 C

George has a large circular table with a circumference of 18 feet. What
is the approximate area of the table?

A 108 ft2
B 12 ft2
C 27 ft2
D 36 ft2
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#8 Obj #4 B
Marilou needs to cut a piece of glass for her table. The table is in the
1
shape of a regular hexagon. The glass should measure 1 feet on each
2
side. What is the perimeter of the piece of glass?
A 12 ft
B 9 ft
C 18 ft
D 7.5 ft

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#16 Obj #4 B

Brenda wants to attach a string of beads along the circular bottom
edge of the lamp shade shown below. The diameter of the bottom of
the lamp shade is 16 centimeters.

About how many centimeters long should Brenda make the string of
beads?

A 25 cm
B 50 cm
C 79 cm
D 201 cm
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#25 Obj #4 D
A pest-control company was hired to spray the lawn represented by the
shaded region shown below.

What was the area in square feet that was sprayed?

A 19,280 ft 2

B 20,000 ft 2

C 37,680 ft 2

D 17,680 ft 2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#28 Obj #4 A

For storage Mrs. Lin uses cylindrical containers like the one shown
below.
If Mrs. Lin uses 2 of these containers, which is closest to the total
volume of both containers?

A 13 cubic feet
B 6 cubic feet
C 8 cubic feet
D 16 cubic feet

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#33 Obj #4 B

Janeska ran in 3 races. The distances she ran in the races were 5
kilometers, 4.25 kilometers, and 5.5 kilometers. How many meters did
Janeska run in the 3 races altogether?

A 1,475 m
B 14,750 m
C 48,500 m
D 15,000 m

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#7 Obj #4 B

Bloom’s Nursery designed a plan for Mrs. Hartrick’s flower bed, as
shown in the shaded part of the grid below.

Each square on the grid represents 5 square feet. What will be the
approximate area of the flower bed?

A 100 ft 2
B 80 ft 2
C 20 ft 2
D 16 ft 2
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#11 Obj #4 D
Ms. Wagner painted the outside of the patio door to her house, as
shown below. She did not paint the window or the doorknob.

Which is closest to the painted area of the door in square feet?

A 31 ft 2
B 28 ft 2
C 25 ft 2
D 18 ft 2
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#17 Obj #4 D
Yoko made a circular coaster in pottery class. Use the ruler on the
Mathematics Chart to measure the radius of the coaster in
centimeters.

Which of the following is closest to the area of the top of the coaster?

A 64 cm 2

B 24 cm 2

C 46 cm 2

D 51 cm 2

(Note: The radius should print out to be 4 centimeters)

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#21 Obj #4 14

Mr. Williams built a wooden storage box.
The storage box was 3.5 feet high by 2 feet wide by 2 feet long. What
is the volume of the storage box in cubic feet?
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#22 Obj #4 C
Mrs. Jones wants to paint a wall but not the door on the wall.

How many square feet of wall does Mrs. Jones need to paint?

A 36 ft 2
B 171 ft 2
C 129 ft 2
D 150 ft 2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#9 Obj #4 D

A jewelry box is shown below. Use the ruler on the Mathematics Chart
to measure the dimensions of the jewelry box in centimeters.
Which best represents the volume of the jewelry box?

A 6 cm 3
B 9 cm 3
C 14 cm 3
D 24 cm 3

(Note: When printed, dimensions should be 2 x 3 x 4 cm for

height, width and length)
TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#14 Obj #4 C
Kira drew a circle with a radius of 20 inches and another circle with a
radius of 10 inches. What is the approximate difference between the
areas of the 2 circles?

A 300 in. 2
B 314 in. 2
C 942 in. 2
D 1,256 in. 2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#21 Obj #4 40

Mr. McCrea is building a toy box like the one shown below.

What is the volume of the toy box in cubic feet?

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#25 Obj #4 C

Margarita traces a circle with a radius of 20 centimeters like the one
shown below. She will color in the shaded region.
What is the approximate area of the shaded region?

A 90 cm 2
B 270 cm 2
C 314 cm 2
D 1,256 cm 2

TEKS 7.9A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#33 Obj #4 B

Cassie draws the following 4 figures.

Which 2 figures have the same area?

A Figure I and Figure II

B Figure I and Figure III
C Figure II and Figure III
D Figure II and Figure IV

(7.9B) Connect models for volume of prisms (triangular and

rectangular) and cylinders to formulas of prisms (triangular
and rectangular) and cylinders.

TEKS 7.9B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 4 B

The diagram below shows a rectangular prism.
In the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism, V = Bh, which
equation best represents B, the area of the base of this rectangular
prism?

A B = πr 2
B B = lw
C B = 2πr
D B = lwh

(7.9C) Estimate measurements and solve application problems

involving volume of prisms (rectangular and triangular) and
cylinders.

TEKS 7.9C TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 4 B

A company sells fruit juice in boxes shaped like rectangular prisms that
are 2.5 inches long, 1.1 inches wide, and 4 inches high. What is the
volume in cubic inches of 1 juice box?

A 7.6 in.3
B 11 in.3
C 110 in.3
D 14.4 in.3

TEKS 7.9C Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 4 A

A triangular prism is shown below.
What is the volume in cubic feet of this triangular prism?

A 31.5 ft3

B 63 ft3

C 73.5 ft3

D 220.5 ft3

Note: Students should understand that one way to find the volume of
a triangular prism is to use the formula V = Bh. The B represents the
1
area of the triangular base, or B  bh .
2

TEKS 7.9C Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 4 B

A trailer carries a cylindrical tank with a diameter of 6 feet and a height
of 24 feet. Which is closest to the volume of the tank?

A 2,713 ft 3

B 678 ft 3
C 864 ft 3
D 509 ft 3

TEKS 7.9C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#37 Obj #4 C

At a packaging factory, workers pack small boxes into large crates.
The boxes are cubes measuring 4 inches on each edge. It takes 81
boxes to fill each crate. What is the volume of each crate in cubic
inches?

A 324 in.3
B 1,296 in.3
C 5,184 in.3
D 64 in.3

TEKS 7.9C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#41 Obj #4 A

Allan filled an aquarium shaped like a rectangular prism with water.
1
The aquarium was 2 inches wide, 7 inches long, and 6 inches high.
2
What would be the approximate height of a cylinder that would hold
the same volume of water if the cylinder has a radius of 4 inches?

A 1.8 in.
B 1.0 in.
C 3.6 in.
D 0.8 in.

Objective 5
The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability
and statistics.

(7.10) Probability and statistics. The student recognizes that a

physical or mathematical model can be used to describe the
experimental and theoretical probability of real-life events. The student
is expected to:

(7.10A) Construct sample spaces for simple or composite

experiments.

TEKS 7.10A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 5 C

A family has 3 children. Which tree diagram shows all the possible
unique outcomes of the children’s birth order?

A
B

TEKS 7.10A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 5 A

Barbara spun each spinner once.

Which shows all the possible unique combinations of letters and

numbers that could have resulted from Barbara’s spins?
A C

B D

TEKS 7.10A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#42 Obj #5 D

For his lunch Lee can choose from three types of sandwiches: chicken,
ham, or peanut butter. He can choose from two drinks: milk or juice.
Which list represents the sample space of sandwiches and drinks Lee
can choose for lunch?

A Chicken and milk; chicken and juice; chicken and ham; ham and
milk; ham and juice; peanut butter and milk

B Chicken and milk; ham and milk; peanut butter and milk

C Chicken and ham; peanut butter and milk; ham and juice

D Chicken and milk; chicken and juice; ham and milk; ham and
juice; peanut butter and milk; peanut butter and juice

TEKS 7.10A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#43 Obj #5 C

Hayden has 3 coins. Which of the following diagrams shows all the
possible outcomes if Hayden tosses all 3 coins at the same time?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.10A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#35 Obj #5 B

Mrs. Sheldon made lunch for her family. She made tuna sandwiches
and chicken sandwiches. She made coconut cookies and oatmeal
cookies. Which list shows all possible outcomes if a person picked one
sandwich at random and one cookie at random?

A (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal)

B (Tuna, coconut), (chicken, coconut),

(tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal)

C (Tuna, chicken), (tuna, coconut),

(tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, tuna),
(chicken, coconut), (chicken, oatmeal)

D (Tuna, oatmeal), (chicken, oatmeal),

(tuna, chicken), (coconut, oatmeal)
TEKS 7.10A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#28 Obj #5 C
Trinh has 2 quarters, 1 dime, 2 nickels, and 1 penny in his pocket.
Which list shows all the possible unique outcomes if Trinh chooses 3
coins at one time from his pocket?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.10A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#24 Obj #5 B

Lily played a game where she spun each of the spinners shown below
once.
Which choice shows all the possible unique combinations of an odd
number on Spinner 1, an A or a B on Spinner 2, and a II on Spinner 3?

A C

B D

(7.11) Probability and statistics. The student understands that the

way a set of data is displayed influences its interpretation. The student
is expected to:

(7.11A) Select and use an appropriate representation for

presenting and displaying relationships among collected data,
including line plot, line graph, bar graph, [stem and leaf plot,]
circle graph, and Venn diagrams, and justify the selection.

TEKS 7.11A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 5 D

The table below shows some of the ways Americans keep fit.
Which graph best represents the information given in the table?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.11A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#44 Obj #5 D

A survey was done to count the number of fans attending different
sporting events. The results of the survey are shown in the table
below. Which type of graph would best represent the data shown in
the table?
A Venn diagram
B Line graph
C Circle graph
D Bar graph

TEKS 7.11A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#47 Obj #5 C

A survey asked a group of 1,000 people what type of bread they like
best. The table below shows their preferences.

Which graph best represents the data in this table?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.11A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#48 Obj #5 D

A survey asked 50 students which activities they like to participate in
during the summer. The results of the survey are shown in the table
below.
Which circle graph best represents the data in this table?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.11A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#40 Obj #5 A

A counselor at Rosetta Middle School collected the following data about
students taking elective
courses.
Which graph best represents these data?

A C

B D

TEKS 7.11A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#41 Obj #5 A

Aaron polled 15 classmates to find out what kinds of pets they have.
Which of the following gives the most detailed information about
individual students and their pets?

A C

B D
(7.11B) Make inferences and convincing arguments based on
an analysis of given or collected data.

TEKS 7.11B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 5 A

The table below shows some of the snowiest cities in the United States.

If Marquette, Michigan, is the snowiest city in the United States, which

conclusion could be drawn
about the average annual number of centimeters it snows there?

A It snows an average of more than 297.4 centimeters per year in

Marquette.
B Marquette has an average amount of snow that is more than the
combined average amounts of snow in Caribou and Lander.
C It snows an average of 20 centimeters more in Marquette than it
does in Lander.
D The difference between the average amounts of snow in
Marquette and Syracuse is more than the difference between the
average amounts of snow in Caribou and Lander.
TEKS 7.11B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#48 Obj #5 B
The graph below shows the outside temperature at various times of
day.

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the line graph?

A The range of temperatures shown is about 21 degrees.

B The temperature increased most between 10 A.M. and 11 A.M.
C The temperature at 11 A.M. was 70°F.
D The highest temperature shown is 73°F.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#49 Obj #5 C

The table shows how many grams of a given substance can be
dissolved in 100 milliliters of water at different temperatures.

Based on the table, which conclusion seems most reasonable?

A As the temperature increases, the amount of substance dissolved
decreases.
B As the temperature decreases, the amount of substance
dissolved increases.
C As the temperature increases, the amount of substance dissolved
increases.
D As the temperature changes, there is no effect on the amount of
substance dissolved.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#20 Obj #5 B

The circle graph below shows the materials in U.S. landfills.

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the graph?

1
A Paper and other trash make up more than of U.S. landfills.
2
1
B Rubber and leather and food and yard waste make up of U.S.
4
landfills.
C The amount of plastic is triple the amount of metal in U.S.
landfills.
D The amount of paper is more than twice the amount of metal in
U.S. landfills.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#24 Obj #5 D

The data in the table below show the number of lunch items sold at a
school snack bar in one day.
Which statement is best supported by these data?

A There are a total of 690 students attending classes at the school.

B The number of students who bought hamburgers is 50% of the
number of students who bought nachos.
C There are 300 students at the school who do not like
hamburgers.
D The number of students who bought chocolate milk is 55% of the
number of students who bought regular milk.
TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#46 Obj #5 A
Lisa’s principal kept a record of the times Lisa’s school bus arrived at
school. The table below shows the percent of time that the bus arrived
on time or was late.

Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?

A The bus was late a higher percent of the time than it was on
time.
B The bus was late less than half the time.
C The bus was between 1 second and 5 minutes late most of the
time.
D The bus was more than 10 minutes late most of the time.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#35 Obj #5 D

The table shows the number of blue-plate specials sold at a diner each
day last week.
Which statement is NOT supported by these data?

A There were almost 3 times as many orders placed on Sunday as

on Wednesday.
B There were almost twice as many orders placed on Saturday as
on Friday.
C The total number of orders placed on weekdays equals the
number of orders placed over the weekend.
D The average number of orders placed per day was 42.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#36 Obj #5 A

The graph below shows the number of gallons of water used to
produce a pound of various types of food.
Which statement is best supported by these data?

1
A Lettuce takes as much water to grow as melons do.
2
B Beef production uses more water than the production of all the
other food combined.
C It takes nearly 3 times the amount of water to produce a pound
of poultry as it does to produce a pound of sugar.
D It takes the same amount of water to produce a pound of sugar
or a pound of barley.

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#7 Obj #5 B

The enrollment at Clifford Junior High from 1997 through 2001 is shown
below.

If the enrollment trend shown in the table continues, which is the best
prediction of the enrollment at Clifford Junior High in 2004?

A Fewer than 1,100

B Between 1,200 and 1,300
C Between 1,400 and 1,500
D More than 1,500

TEKS 7.11B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#18 Obj #5 A

At Kingston Junior High School, 200 students were asked to name a
career they would like to pursue. The results are shown in the table
below.

Which of the following statements is supported by data in the table?

A More than 25% of the students would like to pursue a career in

acting or music.
B The least number of students chose teaching because of the
college preparation required.
C The mode of the data is 30.
D Exactly 10% of the students would like to pursue a career in
politics.

(7.12) Probability and statistics. The student uses measures of

central tendency and range to describe a set of data. The student is
expected to:

(7.12A) Describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and

range.

TEKS 7.12A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 5 B

The number of books David read each month during the school year is
shown below.

3, 2, 4, 2, 5, 3, 4, 2, 2, 3

Which statement about David’s data is true?

A The mean is less than the median.

B The range is equal to the mean.
C The range is greater than the median.
D The mean is equal to the mode.

TEKS 7.12A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 5 C

Coach Reyna recorded the times of six of her runners in the 100-meter
dash. The results are shown below.

What is the range of the times and the median time for these six
runners?

A Range = 0.58 sec

Median = 12.08 sec

B Range = 0.58 sec

Median = 11.34 sec

C Range = 0.81 sec

Median = 11.87 sec

D Range = 0.81 sec

Median = 11.76 sec

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#45 Obj #5 D

Which set of data has a mean of 10 and a range of 8?

A 4, 10, 8, 12, 12
B 6, 14, 10, 9, 13
C 7, 11, 12, 12, 8
D 9, 9, 7, 10, 15

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#46 Obj #5 C

John has scores of 88, 73, 90, 85, and 93 on five math quizzes. What
score must John earn on the next math quiz to have a mean quiz score
of exactly 88?

A 88
B 95
C 99
D 100

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#50 Obj #5 D

Eight students took a quiz. Their scores were 75, 83, 91, 75, 100, 55,
40, and 65. Which measure of data would change if a ninth student
took the quiz and scored 68?

A Range
B Median
C Mode
D Mean

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#22 Obj #5 B

Randy and his 5 friends played a card game in which the person with
the lowest final score wins. The table below shows the final scores for
all the players except Erica.

If Erica won the game and the range of the scores was 17, what was
Erica’s score?

A 104
B 106
C 140
D 124
TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#40 Obj #5 C
Patrice records the number of calories she burns while exercising each
day, as shown below.

Day 1: 250 calories

 Day 2: 350 calories
Day 3: 400 calories
Day 4: 250 calories
Day 5: 300 calories

How many calories must Patrice burn on the sixth day to have a mean
of 300 calories burned for the 6 days?

A 0 calories
B 150 calories
C 250 calories
D 310 calories

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#26 Obj #5 C

Mr. Haskell bought 7 calves for $3,500.00. He later bought another calf
for $660.00. What was the mean cost of all the calves?

A $355.00
B $500.00
C $520.00
D $4,160.00

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#46 Obj #5 B

Terri collected data on the number of cans donated by each homeroom
in her grade for a food drive. The table below shows the results of the
food drive.

Which number could be added to the set of data in order for the
median and mode of the set to be equal?

A 54
B 63
C 80
D 88
TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#27 Obj #5 A
In which data set are the mean, median, mode, and range all the same
number?

A {1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2}
B {1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1}
C {1, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 1}
D {2, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 3}

TEKS 7.12A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#42 Obj #5 C

The table below shows what 7 students charge per hour for tutoring.

What is the median fee per hour for tutoring by these students?

A $1.50
B $4.15
C $4.25
D $4.50

(7.12B) Choose among mean, median, mode, or range to

describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular
situation.

TEKS 7.12B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#51 Obj #5 A

Organizers of a conference know the number of people who attended
their conference each of the past 7 years: 585, 725, 688, 700, 590,
630, and 700. Which measure of data would NOT help them determine
approximately how many people to expect at their conference this
year?

A Range
B Median
C Mode
D Mean

TEKS 7.12B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#29 Obj #5 C

Timothy collected the following data during a science experiment.

Which measure of data is represented by 12 seconds?

A Mean
B Mode
C Median
D Range

TEKS 7.12B: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#12 Obj #5 C

Mr. Gordon asked 39 students how many times they used the
dictionary last week in his class. The responses are shown in the table.

Which measure of the data represents the most common number of

times the students used the dictionary?

A Mean
B Median
C Mode
D Range
Objective 6
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the
mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.

(7.13) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The

student applies Grade 7 mathematics to solve problems connected to
everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities
in and outside of school. The student is expected to:

(7.13A) Identify and apply mathematics to everyday

experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other
disciplines, and with other mathematical topics.

TEKS 7.13A TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 6 D

As Matilda shopped for a new calculator, she found four newspaper
advertisements for four stores that had the calculator she wanted.

Which store had the lowest price for the calculator Matilda wanted?

A Store 1
B Store 2
C Store 3
D Store 4

TEKS 7.13A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 6 C

Manny made a rectangular garden in his backyard. The garden was 24
1
feet long and 10 feet wide. Manny used of the garden space to grow
3
vegetables. He built a 3-foot-high fence around the garden to keep his
dog out of the garden. Determine which of the following questions
could NOT be answered with the information provided.

A What was the perimeter of the garden?

B What was the total area of the garden?
C What was the volume of dirt in the garden?
D What was the area of space used for growing vegetables?
TEKS 7.13A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 6 B
It will cost $15,000 for 40 students in a school band to travel to the
state fair. The school has agreed to pay 75% of the cost of this trip.
The parents of the band members have planned a fund-raiser to raise
the remaining amount. How much money do the parents need to raise
for each student?

A $80.00
B $93.75
C $187.50
D $281.25

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#57 Obj #6 B

Mr. Jackson is planting three 25-by-25-foot flower beds with petunias
and begonias. He spaces the flowers so that each petunia is in a 6-by-
6-inch square and each begonia is in a 1-by-1-foot square. The
petunias need fertilizer spread at a rate of 50 pounds per 500 square
feet. The begonias need fertilizer spread at a rate of 50 pounds per
1,000 square feet. Fertilizer is sold in 50-pound bags. What additional
information does Mr. Jackson need in order to determine how much
fertilizer to purchase?

A The price of 1 bag of fertilizer

B The number of petunias and begonias he will plant
C The total number of square yards in all three flower beds
D No additional information is necessary.

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#6 Obj #6 D

A farmer knows the length and width of his rectangular pasture. He
also knows how many pounds of fertilizer to spread per square yard.
What additional information does the farmer need to know in order to
determine the number of bags of fertilizer he should buy?

A The type of grass in his pasture

B The number of bags of fertilizer his truck will hold
C The price of each bag of fertilizer
D The number of pounds of fertilizer in each bag
TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#17 Obj #6 D
The drawing below shows the rotor of a helicopter.

This helicopter has a rotor that moves at a rate of 500 spins per minute
while flying. Which statement is best supported by this information?

A The helicopter rotor will spin 2,000 times in 40 minutes.

B The helicopter rotor will spin 4,000 times before lifting the
helicopter off the ground.
C The helicopter rotor will spin 15,000 times in 3 hours.
D The helicopter rotor will spin 30,000 times in 1 hour.

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#3 Obj #6 D

Mrs. Vega needed to make 2 costumes for a school play. The larger
1
costume required 4 yards of material, and the smaller costume
4
3
required yard less than the larger one. Which equation can be used
4
to find n, the number of yards of material needed for the smaller
costume?

1 3
A n 4 
4 4
 1 3
B n 4 g
4 4

1 3
C n 4 
4 4

1 3
D n 4 
4 4

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#48 Obj #6 C

Ms. Abbot went on a road trip. The trip was 792 miles, and the
average price of gasoline was $1.30 per gallon. What information is
needed to find the amount Ms. Abbot spent on gasoline for the trip?

A Number of hours the trip took

B Number of miles per hour the car traveled
C Average number of miles the car traveled per gallon of gasoline
D Average number of miles Ms. Abbot drove per day

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#4 Obj #6 C

Susan has 3 siblings: Ted, Kathy, and Jake. Susan is older than Jake.
Ted is younger than both his sisters but older than his brother. What
information is needed to determine the order of the siblings from
oldest to youngest?

A Is Kathy older or younger than Ted?

B Is Jake older or younger than Susan?
C Is Susan older or younger than Kathy?
D Is Ted older or younger than Jake?

TEKS 7.13A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#8 Obj #6 B

The net profit of a company for each of 5 consecutive years is shown in
the table.
Which statement is supported by the information in the table?

A The net profit in 1987 was 20% greater than the net profit in
1986.
B The greatest increase in net profit for 2 consecutive years
occurred from 1984 to 1985.
C The greatest decrease in net profit for 2 consecutive years
occurred from 1985 to 1986.
D The sum of the net profits for 1984 and 1985 was greater than
the sum of the net profits for 1986 and 1987.

(7.13B) Use a problem-solving model that incorporates

understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the
plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness.

TEKS 7.13B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 6 B

Gary mailed a box that weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces. The postage cost
$15.60. How much was the postage in cents per ounce?

A 56 cents per ounce

B 39 cents per ounce
C 98 cents per ounce
D 49 cents per ounce

TEKS 7.13B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 6 C

In a survey, students were asked whether they play basketball or
tennis. Of 34 students, 24 students play basketball, 13 students play
tennis, and 4 students do not play either sport. How many students
play both sports?

A 41
B 11
C 7
D 4
TEKS 7.13B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 6 B
Mr. Yamamoto plans to have new tile installed in his house. The
company that will do the work will charge him the following prices for
materials and labor.

If Mr. Yamamoto has 1,400 square feet of tile installed in his house,
which table could show his total cost for the work?

A
B

Note: Students should recognize that problems may involve more than
one step. For example, this problem involves area and percent.

TEKS 7.13B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#32 Obj #6 B

Stephanie makes cocoa mix to sell at the winter fair. She makes 230
cups of one flavor of cocoa mix and 180 cups of another flavor. To
package the cocoa mix, Stephanie needs to purchase containers that
hold 2 cups each. The containers are sold in boxes of 50. Which would
be the correct order for Stephanie to do the following steps to find the
number of boxes of containers she needs to buy?

Step R: Divide the total number of cups of cocoa mix by 2.

Step S: Find the sum of the numbers of cups of the two different
types of cocoa mix.

Step T: Divide the number of containers needed by 50 to find the

number of boxes of containers to buy.

A R, S, T
B S, R, T
C T, R, S
D R, T, S

TEKS 7.13B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#6 Obj #6 B

An equilateral triangle is divided into 4 congruent equilateral triangles.
What method can be used to find the area of the larger equilateral
triangle, given the area of one of the smaller triangles?

A Multiply the area of the larger equilateral triangle by 4

B Multiply the area of one congruent equilateral triangle by 4
C Subtract the area of one congruent triangle from the area of the
larger equilateral triangle
D Add the area of the larger equilateral triangle to the areas of the
4 congruent equilateral triangles

TEKS 7.13B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#8 Obj #6 C

Mr. Palmer started a new business and hired 12 employees. A list of
the employees and their hourly wages is shown below.
What should Mr. Palmer do to organize the data in order to identify
which employees earn less than the median hourly wage?

A He should add up all the hourly wages.

B He should list the employee numbers in order from greatest to
least.
C He should list the hourly wages in order from least to greatest
with their corresponding employee numbers.
D He should list the employee numbers in order from least to
greatest with their corresponding hourly wages.

TEKS 7.13B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#18 Obj #6 C

Hilda bought 4 orders of french fries at $0.67 each, 3 hamburgers at
$1.28 each, and 4 shakes at $2.25 each. She paid 8.25% tax on the
whole order. What other information is necessary to find Hilda’s
correct change?

A Total cost of the order

B Amount she paid in tax
C Amount she gave the cashier
D Reason for buying the food

(7.13C) Select or develop an appropriate problem-solving

strategy from a variety of different types, including drawing a
picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and
checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler
problem, or working backwards to solve a problem.

TEKS 7.13C TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 6 C

1
Mr. Flores bought 5 pounds of cheese. He used 2 pounds for cheese
4
3
spread, 1 pounds for nachos, and the rest for sandwiches. Which
4
procedure could be used to find the number of pounds of cheese he
used for sandwiches?
 1 3
A Add 5 to the sum of 2 and 1
4 4
1 3
B Divide 5 by the sum of 2 and 1
4 4
1 3
C Subtract the sum of 2 and 1 from 5
4 4
1 3
D Subtract 5 from the sum of 2 and 1
4 4

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#54 Obj #6 D

A circle has a diameter of 30 centimeters. Which could be the first
step in finding the area of the circle?

A Find the circumference of the circle

B Find the square of the diameter
C Multiply the diameter by 2
D Divide the diameter by 2

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#55 Obj #6 C

Mario purchases 5 equally priced videotapes and a $20 DVD. He
spends a total of $45. Which of the following equations can be used to
determine v, the cost in dollars of each videotape?

A 5v – 20 = 45
B 45 ÷ 5v = 20
C 5v + 20 = 45
D 5v g 20 = 45

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#56 Obj #6 A

Tonya needs to be at a party at 7:00 P.M. Before leaving, she wants to
3
exercise for hour and
4
clean her room for 25 minutes. It will take her 50 minutes to get ready
for the party and 15 minutes to walk there. Which of the following
would be the best strategy to use to find the latest time Tonya should
start doing these tasks in order to be at the party at 7:00 P.M.?

A Work backwards using the information given

B Measure the distance to the party in miles
C Calculate the rate at which Tonya walks
D Multiply the rate Tonya walks by the distance

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#15 Obj #6 C

Laneitre is trying to figure out the heights of 3 people. Here are the
facts she knows.

• The sum of the heights of these 3 people is 17 feet 5 inches.

• The shortest person is 5 feet 4 inches tall.

• The other 2 people differ in height by 3 inches.

How tall is the tallest person?

A 5 feet 4 inches
B 5 feet 11 inches
C 6 feet 2 inches
D 12 feet 1 inch

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#20 Obj #6 D

1 1
Jeffrey spent of his Saturday earnings on a pair of shoes and of the
2 2
remaining amount on a CD. After he spent $5.35 on lunch, he had
$10.85 left. How much did Jeffrey earn on Saturday?

A $32.25
B $36.45
C $60.40
D $64.80

TEKS 7.13C: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#38 Obj #6 A

ΔRST and ΔJKL are similar.
Which choice shows the equations that can be used to find the area of
ΔJKL?

9 h 1
A First use  and then use area = (12h)
18 12 2

9 h
B First use  and then use area = 12h
18 12

9 12 1
C First use  and then use area = (12h)
18 h 2

9 12
D First use  and then use area = 12h
18 h

(7.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The

student communicates about Grade 7 mathematics through informal
and mathematical language, representations, and models. The student
is expected to:

(7.14A) Communicate mathematical ideas using language,

efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical,
physical, or algebraic mathematical models.

TEKS 7.14A Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 6 D

Identify the equation below that models abac  abc .

A 32 g34  96
B 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 36
C 3 g3  3 g3 g3 g3  36
D 32 g34  36

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#19 Obj #6 C

Arthur uses his own tractor while doing various jobs. He is paid a flat
fee of $100 for each job. In addition to the flat fee, he is paid $20 for
each hour he works with the tractor. Which shows how to find the
amount Arthur should be paid for working with the tractor for 10
hours?

A Add 20 to 10 and then multiply the sum by 100

B Multiply 100 by 10 and then add 20 to the product
C Multiply 20 by 10 and then add 100 to the product
D Add 20 to 100 and then multiply the sum by 10

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#47 Obj #6 B

Ed is reading the math problem shown below.

1.6 3.2

Which is a correct way to read this problem?

A One and six tenths divided by three and two tenths

B Three and two tenths divided by one and six tenths
C Three and two hundredths divided by one and six hundredths
D One and six hundredths divided by three and two hundredths

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#10 Obj #6 A

Mr. Cohen used 25 kilograms of fertilizer on his lawn. The fertilizer
contained 2 kilograms of nitrogen. Which equation can be used to find
x, the percent of nitrogen in the fertilizer Mr. Cohen used?

x 2
A 
100 25

x 25
B 
100 2

x 27
C 
2 100

25 x
D 
27 100
TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#23 Obj #6 A
A sports-shop owner bought some baseball cards and then sold them
for $7.50 each. He sold 150 cards on Monday and 82 cards on
Tuesday. What piece of information is needed to find the amount of
profit he made from the sale of the baseball cards on Monday and
Tuesday?

A How much the shop owner paid for the baseball cards
B Number of cards sold on Wednesday
C Total number of cards sold
D Number of football cards bought by the shop owner

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#2 Obj #6 B

Which expression can be used to solve the problem below?

To cater a luncheon, a hotel charges $50 per hour for use of a dining
room plus $24.50 per person. What is the total cost for a 2-hour
luncheon for 45 people?

A 2 × 50 + 24.50 + 45
B 2 × 50 + 24.50 × 45
C 2 × 24.50 + 50 × 45
D 2 × 45 + 50 × 24.50

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#23 Obj #6 A

Pilar spends a total of 60 hours per week at school and at her job. She
attends school from 8:45 A.M. until 3:45 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Which equation can be used to find t, the maximum number of hours
Pilar works at her job each week?

A t = 60 − (5 × 7)
B t = 60 − (5 × 8)
C t = 60 − 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7
D t = 5 × 7 − 60

TEKS 7.14A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#43 Obj #6 C

Luis is in charge of making props for a school play. He needs to make a
large circular wooden clock that measures about 6 feet in
circumference. Which equation can he use to find r, the radius of the
clock?

6
A r


12
B r

 6
C r
2

12
D r
2

(7.15) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The

student uses logical reasoning to make conjectures and verify
conclusions. The student is expected to:

(7.15A) Make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples

and nonexamples.

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#52 Obj #6 C

Which of these statements is best supported by the data in the table?

A Jerome’s salary is three times Scott’s salary.

B Tasha’s salary is more than the other five salaries combined.
C If Elise’s salary increases by 5%, the mean of the salaries will
change to $43,225.
D The mode of the salaries is 50% of the median of the salaries.

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#53 Obj #6 D

Which of these statements is best supported by the data in the table?
A About 20 percent of the students who attended the conference
were from Louisiana.
B The ratio of boys to girls attending the conference was 21:23.
C For each state the number of girls who attended the conference
was higher than the
number of boys who attended.
D The greatest percent of students at the conference were from
Texas.

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#2 Obj #6 D

The numbers in Set R share a common characteristic.

Set R: 48, 54, 6, 66, 12, 24

The numbers in Set S do not share this characteristic.

Set S: 9, 20, 39, 15, 63, 27, 44

Which best describes the characteristic that only the numbers in Set R
share?

A Numbers less than 70

B Numbers greater than 5
C Numbers that are composite
D Numbers divisible by 6

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#13 Obj #6 C

The table below shows the favorite sports of the students at Tompkins
Middle School.

Based on the information in the table, which of the following is a

reasonable assumption?
A About 3 times as many students like cycling as volleyball.
B Swimming is almost twice as popular as basketball.
C About 2 times as many students like swimming as volleyball.
D Volleyball is the most popular sport.

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#11 Obj #6 B

Mrs. Cotera wants to estimate the monthly operating expenses for the
car she just bought, not including maintenance and repairs. Insurance
will cost about $200 per month, and Mrs. Cotera expects to drive an
average of 225 miles per week. What additional information does she
need to estimate her monthly operating expenses?

A The cost of fuel and the one-way distance to work

B The cost of fuel and the number of miles per gallon her car gets
C The cost of fuel and her weekly take-home pay
D The number of gallons of fuel needed per week

TEKS 7.15A: TAKS 2003 GR 7 Q#47 Obj #6 B

Mr. Zimmerman started a 6-week exercise program. The first week he
1
jogged 1 mile each day, the second week he jogged 1 miles each day,
4
1
and the third week he jogged 1 miles each day. If the pattern
2
continues, how far will he jog each day of the sixth week?

1
A 1 mi
4

1
B 2 mi
4

C 6 mi

3
D 9 mi
4

(7.15B) Validate his/her conclusions using mathematical

properties and relationships.

TEKS 7.15B TAKS 2008 GR 7 Obj 6 B

Bernardo folds the 2 top corners of a rectangular piece of paper to
form 2 congruent triangles and an isosceles trapezoid. The triangles
each have an angle that measures 65°, as shown in the drawing below.
What are the measures of the 2 top angles in the trapezoid?

A 25° and 25°, because 65° + 25° = 90°

B 115° and 115°, because 65° + 115° = 180°
C 130° and 130°, because 65° + 65° = 130°
D 25° and 65°, because 65° + 25° = 90°

TEKS 7.15B Info Booklet March 2007 GR 7 Obj 6 A

 KSD and  DSM are supplementary angles. If the measure of  KSD
is 71°, what is the measure of  DSM?

A 109°, because the sum of the measures of supplementary angles

is 180°
B 71°, because the measures of supplementary angles are equal
C 19°, because the sum of the measures of supplementary angles
is 90°
D 289°, because the sum of the measures of supplementary angles
is 360°

TEKS 7.15B: TAKS Study Guide 2007 GR 7 Q#58 Obj #6 C

One of the angles of a parallelogram measures 63°. What are the
measures of the other three angles of the parallelogram?

A 63°, 63°, and 63°, because all the angles of a parallelogram are
always congruent
B 63°, 27°, and 27°, because consecutive angles of a
parallelogram are complementary and the sum of the measures of
the angles of a parallelogram is 180°
C 63°, 117°, and 117°, because consecutive angles of a
parallelogram are supplementary and the sum of the measures of the
angles of a parallelogram is 360°
D Cannot be determined
TEKS 7.15B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#27 Obj #6 B
Mrs. Blackburn wrote the following riddle on the board for her
mathematics class.

We are 2-digit numbers. Our greatest common factor is 16.

Our difference is 48. Our sum is 112.

What are the 2 numbers of the riddle?

A 16 and 48, because their greatest common factor is 16

B 32 and 80, because their difference is 48 and their greatest
common factor is 16
C 16 and 64, because their difference is 48 and their greatest
common factor is 16
D 48 and 96, because their difference is 48

TEKS 7.15B: TAKS 2006 GR 7 Q#45 Obj #6 D

A 10-ounce box of cereal costs $2.98, and a 20-ounce box of the same
cereal costs $5.49. Which of these statements will help a shopper
decide which box is the better buy?

A The 10-ounce box is the better buy because it is less expensive

per ounce of cereal.
B The 10-ounce box is the better buy because $2.98 is about $3,
and $3 goes into $5.49 about 3 times.
C The 20-ounce box is the better buy because it is more expensive
per ounce of cereal.
D The 20-ounce box is the better buy because two of the 10-ounce
boxes cost more than one 20-ounce box.

TEKS 7.15B: TAKS 2004 GR 7 Q#41 Obj #6 C

Mr. Jenkins wants to buy some rosebushes for his garden. There are
four stores in his neighborhood currently having sales on rosebushes.
If Mr. Jenkins wants to save as much money as possible, at which store
should he shop?

A Sheldon’s Plant Mart, because he wants to buy 4 rosebushes

B Rose Mart, because each rosebush costs almost $3.00
C Kathleen’s Roses, because each rosebush costs $2.95
D Rose Heaven, because the selection is better