1. The following table shows the scores earned by 5 students on Mr. Garza's last math quiz:

Student Score
Maria 87
Juan 83
Sara 72
Shantel 91
Matt 89

Which student did Shantel outscore by 8 points?

A. Maria

B. Juan

C. Sara

D. Matt

Incorrect: Shantel outscored Maria by 4 points.
Correct: Shantel outscored Juan by 8 points.
Incorrect: Shantel outscored Sara by 19 points.
Incorrect: Shantel outscored Matt by 2 points.

2. Miguel is trying to keep track of his spending. Over the summer he earned $750 mowing lawns and babysitting. Each week he allows himself a small spending allowance. He keeps track of how much money he has left on the following table:

Week Money
1 $750
2 $700
3 $650
4 $600
5 $550

How much money will Miguel have after 8 weeks of spending?

A. $400

B. $500

C. $450

D. $350

Correct: If you continue the pattern he will have $400.
Incorrect: This would be how much money he has after 6 weeks.
Incorrect: This would be how much money he has after 7 weeks.
Incorrect: This would be how much money he has after 9 weeks.

3. Sasha is keeping track of the outside temperature for a school project. The following table shows her data for one evening:

Time Temperature
5:00 76°
6:00 74°
7:00 72°
8:00 70°
9:00 68°

At approximately what time was the temperature 73°?

A. 5:30

B. 6:30

C. 7:30

D. 8:30

Incorrect: The temperature had not fallen that low yet.
Correct: The temperature was 73° at approximately 6:30.
Incorrect: The temperature was already below 73° by 7:00.
Incorrect: The temperature was already below 73° by 7:00.