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The Mathematics Section
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Work with ratios and proportions.
Determine percents, including percent increase, decrease, and change.
Compare fractions, decimals, and positive and negative numbers.
Approximate values and round-off numbers.
Estimate results of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division prior
to actual computation.
Understand basic principles of probability and predict likely outcomes.
Basic Algebra
You need to be able to
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Set up simple equations.
Solve equations with one variable.
Understand problem-solving terminology:
• Logical connectives, such as if-then, and, and or
• Quantifiers, such as some, all, few, and none
Recognize different methods of solving a problem.
Identify important facts in a problem.
Determine whether enough information is given to solve a problem.
Measurement
You need to be able to
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Understand and use standard units in the U.S. measurement system,
including length, temperature, weight, and capacity.
Measure length, perimeter, area, and volume.
Graphs, Charts, and Tables
You need to be able to
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Understand data entry and information given.
Find missing information.
Use numerical information to solve math problems.
Work with line, bar, and circle graphs.
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