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Study Strategies for the Math Portion of THEA
  • Kitty Jay, ELC Coordinator
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THEA Pretest
  • Available on the Internet
    • http://www.thea.nesinc.com/
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Math Topics
Covered
  • Chapters 10-11: arithmetic & problem solving
  • Chapter 12:  data interpretation & analysis
  • Chapters 13-17:  algebra
  • Chapters 18-19:  geometry
  • Chapter 20:  reasoning & logic
  • Chapter 21:  applied problems
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Specific Strategies

  • Definitions, formulas, abbreviations
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Example 1 - PreTASP Test
  • Solve this system for v:


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Specific Strategies cont.
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Official TASP Test Study Guide Pretest
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Official TASP Test Study Guide Pretest cont.
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Which Equation Is Represented by This Graph?

A. 2y + X = 4   B. Y + 2x = 4  C. 2y - X = 4   D. Y - 2x = 4
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"Clear the fractions by multiplying..."
  • Clear the fractions by multiplying by 10.
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Which of the Following Quadratic Equations Has Solutions Given by
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Triangle ABC Is Similar to Triangle EFG.
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Practice Test, Page 616+
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Practice Test Examples
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Scientists have stocked Wilson’s pond with a species of fish.  The scientists note that the population has steadily decreased over a period of time until the population is approximately half the number of fish originally stocked.  If the number of fish are plotted on the y-axis and the amount of time on the x-axis, which of the following could result?
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Which of the following graphs shows the solution of y + 2x + 1 = 0 and
 y = x² - 9?
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Which of the following is an equation of the line passing through (-2 , 4) and (6 , 0)?
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Math Center Resources
  • Geometry videos, etc.