STAAR (Texas) Practice Pack — Grade 7

20 original STAAR (Texas)-style questions · Answer key on the last page · iprepgenius.com/printables

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1.The table shows Maya's weekly allowance and her expenses for three weeks. | Week | Allowance ($) | Expenses ($) | |------|----------------|--------------| | 1 | 20 | 14 | | 2 | 20 | 12 | | 3 | 20 | 15 | How much total money did Maya save after the three weeks?
(A)$19
(B)$18
(C)$20
(D)$21
2.🧁 A bakery sells cupcakes for $3 each. Maya buys some cupcakes and pays $27. Which value of $x$ represents the number of cupcakes Maya bought?
(A)6
(B)7
(C)8
(D)9
3.Which of the following sentences is in the correct form of subject-verb agreement?
(A)The team are playing well.
(B)The teams are playing well.
(C)The teams is playing well.
(D)The team is playing well.
4.
Read the passage:
As the sun set over the ocean, a group of friends gathered around a bonfire on the beach. They had all been friends since childhood and always made it a point to have a reunion every summer. This year, they had decided to spend their vacation at the beach house that one of their friends, Alex, had inherited from his grandfather. The house was old and creaky, but it had a certain charm to it. As they sat around the fire, swapping stories and laughing, it was clear that they were all happy to be together again. But as the night wore on, the conversation turned to their plans for the future. It was then that they realized they were all at different stages in their lives, and their paths were no longer aligned. Despite this, they all agreed that their friendship was strong enough to withstand the distance and changes that lay ahead.
What can be inferred about the friends' relationship with each other?
(A)They have known each other since childhood and value their friendship
(B)They are all related to each other
(C)They have just met and are getting to know each other
(D)They are all in the same stage of their lives
5.
Read the passage:
The city of Willow Creek has started a new community garden project. The goal of the project is to provide a space for residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The garden will be located on a vacant lot on Main Street and will be maintained by volunteers. The city has provided the necessary tools and seeds for the garden, and local businesses have donated money to support the project. Residents are excited about the project and have already started signing up for plots of land. The community garden will not only provide fresh produce, but it will also serve as a community hub where residents can meet and socialize. The city hopes that the garden will help to bring the community together and make Willow Creek a more vibrant and sustainable place to live.
What is the main idea of the community garden project in Willow Creek?
(A)To provide a space for residents to grow their own food
(B)To create a new shopping center
(C)To host a yearly festival
(D)To build a new park on Main Street
6.
Read the passage:
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing ecosystems on the planet. Located off the coast of Australia, it is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers. The reef is home to an incredible array of marine life, including more than 1,500 species of fish, 600 species of coral, and many other creatures such as sharks, rays, and turtles. The reef's coral structure provides a habitat for these animals to live, feed, and breed. Unfortunately, the Great Barrier Reef is facing many threats, including climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea temperatures are causing the coral to bleach, which can be deadly to the coral and the animals that depend on it. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the reef and its inhabitants, but more needs to be done to ensure the long-term health of this incredible ecosystem.
What is the main idea of the passage about the Great Barrier Reef?
(A)The Great Barrier Reef is an important ecosystem that is facing many threats.
(B)The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world.
(C)The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of South America.
(D)The Great Barrier Reef is home to only a few species of fish.
7.
Read the passage:
As the sun set over the ocean, a young girl named Maya stood at the edge of the waves, feeling the salty spray on her face. She had always loved the beach, where she could escape the worries of her daily life. Maya's grandmother used to tell her stories of the mermaids that lived beneath the waves, and how they would sing to the sailors who sailed by. Maya didn't believe in mermaids, but she loved the magic of the stories. As she walked along the beach, she stumbled upon a beautiful shell, its spiral shape glinting in the fading light. She picked it up, feeling the smooth surface, and held it to her ear. Suddenly, she could swear she heard a faint singing, like the mermaids of her grandmother's tales. Maya smiled, feeling the stress of her day melt away, and knew that sometimes the most magical things can be found in the most ordinary places.
What is the main reason Maya goes to the beach?
(A)To build sandcastles
(B)To escape the worries of her daily life
(C)To collect seashells
(D)To swim with her friends
8.Read the sentence: 'The new employee was very anxious about meeting her supervisor.' What does the word 'anxious' mean in this context?
(A)nervous and worried
(B)angry and frustrated
(C)excited and happy
(D)bored and tired
9.The table below shows the dimensions of a rectangular box. Length (ft) | Width (ft) | Height (ft) ------------|------------|------------ 4 | 3 | 2 What is the volume of the box in cubic feet?
(A)24
(B)36
(C)48
(D)60
10.355 A round pizza has a radius of 12 inches. What is its area?
(A)144π in²
(B)24π in²
(C)48π in²
(D)12π in²
11.Which expression is the factored form of $6x+9$?
(A)3(2x+3)
(B)6(x+1.5)
(C)9(2x+1)
(D)(6x)(9)
12.Jamal had $15. He bought three video games costing $7, $5, and $3 respectively (each purchase reduces his money). How much money does he have left?
(A)$0
(B)$1
(C)$2
(D)$3
13.The table shows the number of hours Maya studies each day for a week. Day | Hours Mon | 2 Tue | 3 Wed | 4 Thu | 5 Fri | 6 If Maya wants to study the same total number of hours in 2 weeks, what is the average number of hours she must study per day in the second week?
(A)7
(B)6
(C)5
(D)4
14.A video game costs $45 before tax. The sales tax in the state is 7%. What is the total cost of the game, rounded to the nearest cent?
(A)$48.15
(B)$48.45
(C)$49.50
(D)$50.00
15.
A spinner is divided into 4 equal sectors labeled Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. The spinner is spun once. What is the probability that the spinner lands on Red?
(A)1/2
(B)1/3
(C)1/4
(D)3/4
16.A line graph passes through the points (0,0) and (5,15). Which equation best represents the relationship shown?
(A)y = 3x
(B)y = 5x
(C)y = 15x
(D)y = x ÷ 3
17.A jar contains 40 marbles: 10 red, 15 blue, and 15 green. If a student randomly selects 5 marbles without replacement, which expression represents the number of possible groups of 5 marbles?
(A)C(40,5)
(B)C(10,5)
(C)5!
(D)C(15,5)
18.A floor plan of a square room is drawn at a scale of 1 in : 3 ft. The drawing shows a side length of 4 in. What is the area of the actual room in square feet?
(A)144 ft²
(B)192 ft²
(C)216 ft²
(D)256 ft²
19.A city imposes a 5% sales tax on all purchases. If a student buys a video game for $40 before tax, how much total cost will the student pay including tax?
(A)$42
(B)$44
(C)$40
(D)$45
20.The table shows the cost of buying pens and notebooks. | Item | Price | |-----------|-------| | Pen | $2 | | Notebook | $5 | If a student buys $p$ pens and 2 notebooks and spends $24 total, which equation correctly represents the situation?
(A)2p + 5 = 24
(B)2p + 10 = 24
(C)p + 10 = 24
(D)p + 5 = 24

Answer Key — STAAR (Texas) Grade 7

1. A — Savings each week: 20‑14=6, 20‑12=8, 20‑15=5. Total savings = 6+8+5 = $19. 💡 Strategy tip: Subtract expenses from income each period, then add the results.
2. D — Let $x$ be the number of cupcakes. The equation is 3x = 27. Dividing both sides by 3 gives x = 9. Only option D is 9. 💡 Strategy tip: Isolate the variable by undoing the multiplication first.
3. D — The subject 'team' is a singular noun, so it must be paired with the singular verb 'is' to maintain subject-verb agreement. 💡 Tip: Always check if the subject is singular or plural to ensure correct verb agreement.
4. A — The passage states that they 'had all been friends since childhood' and that 'their friendship was strong enough to withstand the distance and changes that lay ahead', which suggests a long and meaningful relationship. 💡 Tip: Pay attention to the language used to describe the friends' interactions and feelings towards each other.
5. A — The main idea of the project is to provide a space for residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables, as stated in the passage. 💡 Tip: To find the main idea, look for the overall purpose or goal of the project.
6. A — The passage discusses the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the many threats it is facing, including climate change, pollution, and overfishing. This suggests that the main idea of the passage is that the Great Barrier Reef is an important ecosystem that is facing many threats. 💡 Tip: To find the main idea of a passage, look for the overall theme or message that the author is trying to convey.
7. B — The passage states that Maya 'could escape the worries of her daily life' at the beach, indicating that this is her main reason for going. 💡 Tip: Pay attention to the language used to describe Maya's feelings and actions.
8. A — The word 'anxious' in this context means feeling nervous and worried because the sentence implies that the new employee is uncertain about the meeting. 💡 Tip: Pay attention to the context to understand the shade of meaning of a word.
9. A — Volume = length × width × height = 4 ft × 3 ft × 2 ft = 24 ft³. 💡 Strategy tip: Multiply all three dimensions for a rectangular‑prism volume.
10. A — Area A = πr² = π·12² = 144π square inches. 💡 Strategy tip: Square the radius first, then multiply by π.
11. A — The greatest common factor of 6x and 9 is 3; factoring gives 3(2x+3). 💡 Strategy tip: Look for the greatest common factor first.
12. A — 15 - 7 - 5 - 3 = 0. Jamal has $0 left. 💡 Strategy tip: Subtract each expense one at a time; the order does not change the result.
13. D — First‑week total = 2+3+4+5+6 = 20 hours. Two weeks total = 40 hours, so the second week must also be 20 hours. Dividing by 5 days gives 20 ÷ 5 = 4 hours per day. 💡 Strategy tip: Find the total for one period, double it, then divide by the number of days.
14. A — Tax = 7% of $45 = $3.15. Total = $45 + $3.15 = $48.15. 💡 Strategy tip: Multiply the price by the tax rate (0.07) to find the tax amount.
15. C — Four equal sectors give each outcome a chance of 1 out of 4, i.e., 1/4. 💡 Strategy tip: When sectors are equal, probability = 1 ÷ number of sectors.
16. A — Slope = (15‑0)/(5‑0) = 3, and the line goes through the origin, so y = 3x. 💡 Strategy tip: Find the slope and check if the line passes through (0,0).
17. A — Choosing any 5 marbles from 40 uses the combination formula C(40,5). 💡 Strategy tip: When order doesn’t matter, use n choose k.
18. A — Scale: 1 in = 3 ft, so 4 in = 12 ft side length. Area = 12 ft × 12 ft = 144 ft². Wait, that's option A. The correct answer is 144 ft² (A). 💡 Strategy tip: Convert the side length first, then compute area.
19. A — 5% of $40 = $2. Total cost = $40 + $2 = $42. 💡 Strategy tip: Multiply the price by the tax rate, then add to the original price.
20. B — Cost for pens: 2 × $p$, cost for notebooks: 2 × $5 = $10. Total cost: 2p + 10 = 24. Option B matches. 💡 Strategy tip: Remember to multiply the price by the quantity for each item before adding.

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