1. Lyon County High 9th graders
CTBS Math preparation

2. Test Tip 1 When an equation is across a page,
remember this rule from a wise old sage.
Write your problem in a vertical mode,
then solving is easy, I am told. ?
+2.1

3. Test Tip2 (Parentheses) first
is always a clue
to get the answer
that is true!
4+ (7x2) = ? =?
18 =? Correct!!!!

4. Test Tip 3 Percent hint To a decimal you change a percent
when you compute
use this hint.
45% = % = % = .04

5. Test Tip 4 Order of operations you must know CTBS math
a good score will show.
[ 23- (8+6)] – 12/3=?

6. [23-(8+6)] – 12/3 =? [23-14] -12/3 = ? 9-12/3=? 9-4=? 5
[23-(8+6)] – 12/3 =? [23-14] -12/3 = ? 9-12/3=? 9-4=? 5
Parentheses first from inside out
Brackets are next there is no doubt
Multiply or Divide from left to right
Add or Subtract out of sight

7. 5 = 5x5x5= 125 Test Tip 5 Exponents An exponent tells how many times
to write the base number in rhythm and rhyme. 3
5 = 5x5x5= 125

8. 8 x 8 = 8 Exponents When multiplying base numbers that are the same
adding the exponents will make it plain.
8 x 8 = 8

9. 4 / 4 = 4 Exponents But if it’s division you want to explore
Subtracting exponents will not be a chore.
4 / 4 = 4

10. Test Tip 6 Square Roots Memorizing the squares
of numbers one through thirteen
will help you tremendously
when a radical is seen!

11. Test Tip 7 Math Terms Knowing the meaning of all these math terms
will make testing easier
from what you have learned.

12. Math Terms Factors, multiples, composites, and primes
will all be tested
in due time.

13. Test Tip 8 Reading problems
Don’t get bogged down
with too many words
answer the question
is what I have heard!

14. Test Tip 9 Estimation Estimation can help get an answer real quick
when an exact answer is not needed
estimation’s a great trick!

15. Test Tip 10 Answer the question Exact as it is Answer all parts
This is part of the quiz
Check answers over
Make them all clear
Complete and precise
Because testing is near!

16. Test Tip 11 Even Things Up – Add Zeros
When decimal numbers
their values compare
Add zeros to make
no spaces to share
6.201 >>>>> >>>>>
>>>>> >>>>>

17. Test Tip 12 Draw a Diagram! Sometimes it helps To draw a diagram
It makes solving a problem
Like a grand slam!

18. of some test taking rules for taking CTBS this spring at your school.
These are a few
of some test taking rules
for taking CTBS
this spring at your school.

19. You’re sure to standout In your high school crowd!
So do your best
Make yourself proud
You’re sure to standout
In your high school crowd!