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Teaching Guide
For
Door Closer Damage Control
Illinois Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Math and Science Project
2008
Door Closer Damage Control Module 1
IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Jed A. Miller, structural designer, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation
Amanda Nixon, Galesburg High School, Galesburg, IL
Problem Solving Activity
Overview of Module
Scenario Focus (Pathway, Job Titles, Related Subject Matter)
Description of the Problem to be solved
TDL Cluster Knowledge and Skills and Performance Elements Addressed
Illinois Learning Standards Addressed
Objectives
Measurement Criteria
Teacher Notes
Time Required to Complete Problem
Support Materials and Resources Necessary for Completion of Scenario
Lesson 1 with Handout 1 and 2
Lesson 2 with Handout 3 and 4
Lesson 3 with Handout 5
Lesson 4 with Handout 6
Lesson 5 with Handout 7
Lesson 6 with Handout 8
Lesson 7
Teacher Assessment Materials
• Final Evaluation
• Rubric
• Sample Student Work
Appendix
• Glossary of Terms
• Toolbox Bibliography
• Pre/Post Test and Answers
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Scenario Focus
Primary Career Pathway: Logistics Planning and Management
Occupation/Job Titles Related to this Scenario: structural designer and quality
control engineer
Recommended Teaching Subject Areas: math, industrial technology
Teacher/Writer Information
Amanda Nixon, anixon@galesburg205.org, (309) 343- 4146
Business/Industry/Government Partner
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, 1-800-331-7838
Scenario Problem Statement and Performance Elements
You are a structural designer for Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation. LCN, the maker of door
closers, has had problems with damage occurring to the cover box of the door closer during
shipping. LCN’s quality control engineer has determined the damage can be reduced by a
different corrugated cardboard insert. You need to design a new insert that will reduce damage
without increasing costs. You have 2 weeks to develop a new insert and present the model to
LCN’s representative.
Cluster Knowledge and Skills and Performance Elements
• Determine packaging, transporting, storage, and handling requirements
• Identify and evaluate alternative solutions
• Present and explain information on packaging and material handling solutions
Illinois Learning Standards:
Mathematics:
• Calculate by an appropriate method the length, width, height, perimeter, area, volume,
surface area… of common geometric figures or combinations of geometric figures. (I-
7C.6)
• Construct, read, interpret, infer, predict, draw conclusion, and evaluate data from various
displays, including histograms and scatter plots. (H-10A.1)
• Justify the results of symbol manipulations, including those carried out by technology. (I-
8A.7)
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Science:
• Create and conduct technological design testing objectively, sketching schematic of
design or predictions, or incorporating the appropriate safety, available technology, and
equipment (H-11B.2)
• Represent results of analysis to produce findings comparing data sets according to the
design criteria, evaluating multiple prototype solutions to the overall design success
criteria, or proposing explanations for sources of error in the data set with regards to
product design flaws, or model limitations (H-11B.4)
What I want students to Know What I want student to be Able to Do
• Corrugated cardboard vocabulary • Calculate failure rate of a corrugated
• LCN’s door closer vocabulary cardboard box
• Definition of logistics and • Calculate scoring allowances for
transportation dimensions of box
• Career opportunities in • Interpret schematic drawing to find
logistics/manufacturing dimensions of box
• Make a model of recommended insert
• Present recommendations in
professional manner
Objectives:
• Use McKee formula to determine failure rate of a corrugated cardboard box
• Write and solve polynomial equations involving volume of rectangular prisms.
• Present recommended insert
• Make a model of recommended insert
• Learn about role of logistics and distribution within manufacturing/retail industry
Measurement Criteria of an acceptable solution
1. Developed a schematic drawing of a model in proper dimension.
2. Developed a model of the recommended insert.
3. All calculations were correct and utilized McKee formula calculations.
4. Presented solutions in oral presentation that
• Was interesting
• Covered topic in depth with details and examples
5. Workload was divided and shared equally by all team members.
6. Product showed original thought and creativity.
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Teacher Notes:
Students should have a good working knowledge of math and formulas. If you would like to give a
pre and post test on the math skills taught in this problem solving activity, there is a test in the
appendix with answers.
Please review the materials needed prior to starting the problem solving activity. These can be
found in the Overview section and in the Toolbox Bibliography in the Appendix. You will need to
make copies of some of the handouts for students to use.
Time Required to Complete Problem: approximately 12 hours if include pre and post
test administration
Types of Materials included in this Module:
1. Lesson plans for each topic with student activities
2. A copy of student handouts for duplication.
3. Problem Statement and Helpful Website Handouts
4. Static compression Packet
5. Door Closer Rubric for Assessment
Support Materials and Resources Necessary for Completion of Scenario:
• Fibre Box Handbook, Great Northern Packaging Corporation
• Computer lab with internet access
• Distribution DVD—What in the World is the Global Supply Chain? (Available from
CSCMP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, 2805 Butterfield Rd., #200,
Oak Brook, IL 60523 or www.cscmp.org.)
• Calculators are required for the Algebra II course where I implemented the module.
(I recommend a TI-30X IIS or B – solar or battery)
• Larson et al, Algebra II (2004), McDougal Littell, - incorporated into Ch.6 on Polynomials
• Tinker Toys
• Florist foam
• Graph Paper
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Lesson 1
TOPIC Problem Introduction TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will be able underatand problem statement and develop list of questions needed to
solve the problem.
• Students will discover the products made by Smurfit-Stone and LCN and how the
companies need each other.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Handout 1 – The Problem Statement
• Handout 2 – Information about Smurfit-Stone and LCN
• Websites: http://www.smurfit-stone.com:8080/content/
. http://www.lcnclosers.com/
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 15 - Introduce Problem Based Scenario
- View DVD on Logistics/Transportation
2 20 - Distribute Handout 1, Problem Statement and brainstorm questions.
3 25 – 40 - Go to computer lab to explore the websites and answer KWHL
questions using Handout 2, Information About Smurfit-Stone and
LCN.
- If needed, add more questions to research as a result of
brainstorming.
4 25 - Return to the classroom and discuss answers to KWHL questions on
Handout 2.
(I used these to jumpstart our intro into McKee formula)
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Lesson 1, Handout 1
Door Closer Module
Problem Statement:
You are the structural designer for Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation. LCN, the
maker of door closers, has had problems with damage occurring to the cover box of the
door closer during shipping. LCN’s quality control engineer has determined the damage
can be reduced by a different corrugated cardboard insert. You need to design a new
insert that will reduce damage and reduce costs.
K W H L
What do I KNOW? What do I WANT to HOW do I learn? What did I LEARN?
know?
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Lesson 1, Handout 2
Door Closer Module
Information about Smurfit-Stone and LCN
1. What does Smurfit-Stone company produce? (List at least 4 different PRODUCTS,
not model types).
2. What product/division does our problem involve?
3. What does LCN door closer company produce? (List at least 4 different PRODUCTS,
not model types).
4. How can Smurfit-Stone meet the needs of the LCN’s problem?
5. Other websites to share?
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Lesson 2
TOPIC Examine Insert/Intro to McKee Formula TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will examine current insert to develop ideas about possible modifications.
• Students will use McKee Formulas and compression Strength to verify LCN findings that
the damage is occurring based on the insert not the outside container.
• Students will compute the compression strength of a box made by Serv-A-Lite.
• Students will be able to write and solve polynomial equations involving volume of rectangular
prisms (boxes).
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Handout 3, Static Compression Load (provided by Smurfit Stone from their publication,
Corrugated Solutions: Warehousing Stacking Performance Evaluation)
• Handout 4, Solving Polynomial Equations
• Sample of current insert
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 10 - Distribute to class current insert for examination to determine what
changes can be made.
- Discuss as a class or in group, changes that could be made.
2 15 – 20 - Distribute McKee formula packet and work through example together
on Handout 4, Solving Polynomial Worksheet
3 55 - Present lesson from text Larson et al, Algebra II, McDougal Littell,
2004 on §6.1 Exponents.
- Assign homework: p. 326 ( 2 – 14 all, 16 – 46 even, 48 – 51 all)
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Lesson 2, Handout 3
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Lesson 2, Handout 3 Answers
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Solving Polynomial Equations
Review: Find all real solutions to the polynomial equation.
1. x ( x + 4 )( 3x − 8 ) = 0 2. x3 + 8 x 2 − 3 x − 24 = 0
3. x 4 + 2 x3 − 125 x = 250
Example 1: Write an equation to find the volume of the figure and solve for x.
1. Volume of the box = 440 in3
(Choices for x = 8, 5, 3)
x+3
x
2x +1
2. The length of a box is 4 more than the width. The height is 2 more than three times the width. If
the volume is 96 m3, solve for the width. (Choices for width: 7, 3, 2)
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Lesson 3
TOPIC McKee Formula II TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will use the McKee formula to analyze the insert.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Handout 3, McKee packet handouts from Lesson 2
• Handout 5, Polynomial Word Problems—Static Compression Load
• Original insert
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 25 - Discuss results of McKee formula from yesterday.
- Redo formula for insert conditions (see Handout 5 for conditions).
Even though our inserts are B flute, we only have data for C flutes, so
we can determine the type of fibreboard to use in C flute.
2 15 - Discuss vocabulary, especially the difference between score lines and
actual cuts through the fibreboard.
- Pass around original insert and let students touch it and play with.
- Then, demonstrate how it folds around the “model closer pieces”
3 55 - Present lesson on §6.2 Evaluating Polynomials from Larson et al,
Algebra II, McDougal Littell, 2004
- Assign for Homework: p.333 ( 15 – 36, 90 -110)
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Lesson 3, Handout 5
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Polynomial Word Problems – Static Compression Load
LCN Door Closer Insert:
A = weight of box and contents
B = layers per unit
Let C = units per stack . If the weights of each box is 8 lbs and there are 6 boxes
D = weight of pallet
E = boxes per layer
per layer and 4 layers per unit. Each pallet weighs 5lbs and the forklift can stack 2 units per
stack.
See picture to the right.
layers per unit
units per stack
Complete the McKee Formula to determine if the box will crush.
Step A:1. Determine the pallet factor (PF): PF = D ÷ E
2. Determine the static weight (SW): SW = A ( B C − 1)
3. Determine the static compression load: SL = PF (C − 1) + SW
4. Based on other factors that have been determined, the safety factor (SF) is 6.0.
Find the dynamic strength requirement (DSR): DSR = SL + SF
Step B: 1. Determine the size adjustment factor (SAF): SAF = L / W factor • Depth factor (see
tables)
The L/W ratio is 2.3 to 1and the box depth is 5.5 inches .
Step C: 1. Determine the perimeter factor (PERI): See table.
The perimeter is 43 inches
DSR
Step D: 1. Determine the board compression factor (BCF): BCF =
SAF • PERI
Determine the type of corrugated cardboard to use: Lesson 3, Handout 5
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1. Use the BCF to determine the type of cardboard to use.
C Flute ECT Grade Combination
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Answers
Door Closer e
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Lesson 4
TOPIC Make Model Inserts TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will make a model of the improved insert.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Graph paper
• Rulers (inches)
• Tinker toy models of door closer arms and green rectangular florist foam to model
size/shape of door closer cover
• Handout 6, Sketch Layout
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 10 - Distribute Handout 6, Sketch layout of original insert.
- Have students analyze score lines, flute, wall size to find improvement
options
2 25 – 40 - Assuming the same overall length and width, make a new layout for
your insert, include flute size, score lines, and wall size
3 25 - Present lesson from text, Larson et al, Algebra II, McDougal Littell,
2004 on §6.3 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying Polynomials.
- Assign homework: p. 341 (12 – 63)
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TOPIC Examine reject model TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will sketch on graph paper revised model showing adjustments made.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Graph paper
• Rulers (inches)
• Tinker toy models of door closer arms and green rectangular florist foam to model
size/shape of door closer cover
• Handout 7, LCN Door Closer Insert Layout Version II
• pieces of cardboard to cut inserts from
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 10 - Distribute Handout 7, Layout of Insert Version II and discuss
differences and changes. Since this was rejected, brainstorm what
worked and what didn’t work to make changes to group’s initial sketch.
2 25 – 40 - Allow groups time to change sketch and make final changes to insert
3 25 - Using text, Larson et al, Algebra II, McDougal Littell, 2004 , present
lesson on §6.4 Factoring & Solving Polynomial Equations.
- Assign Homework: p. 348 (19 - 67odd, 88,89)
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Lesson 6
TOPIC Make final changes for presentations TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will prepare report on new/revised insert.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Pieces of cardboard
• Access to computers
• Handout 8, Rubric for Presentation
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 20 - Distribute Handout 8, Rubric, and discuss grading scale and
presentation expectations: dress up, be respectful, etc.
2 45 - Allow time for students to use computer lab and library tables to
prepare and finalize their reports for presentation.
3 20 - Review as a class, Chapter 6 of Larson et al, Algebra II, McDougal
Littell, 2004 p. 947 ( 1 – 28, 35 – 59)
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RUBRIC FORMAT – Door Closer Presentation
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Oral Interesting, well- Relatively Delivery not smooth, Delivery not smooth
Presentation rehearsed with interesting, but able to hold and audience
smooth delivery that rehearsed with a audience attention attention lost.
holds audience fairly smooth delivery most of the time.
attention. that usually holds
audience attention.
Content Covers topic in-depth Includes essential Includes essential Content is minimal
with details and knowledge about the information about the OR there are several
examples. Subject topic. Subject topic but there are 1- factual errors.
knowledge is knowledge appears 2 factual errors.
excellent. to be good.
Workload The workload is The workload is The workload was The workload was
divided and shared divided and shared divided, but one not divided OR
equally by all team fairly by all team person in the group several people in the
members. members, though is viewed as not group are viewed as
workloads may vary doing his/her fair not doing their fair
from person to share of the work. share of the work.
person.
Originality Product shows a Product shows some Uses other people's Uses other people's
large amount of original thought. ideas (giving them ideas, but does not
original thought. Work shows new credit), but there is give them credit.
Ideas are creative ideas and insights. little evidence of
and inventive. original thinking.
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Lesson 7
TOPIC Present Sample TIME ESTIMATE 85 minutes
OBJECTIVES
• Students will make presentation to class concerning cardboard insert.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
• Grading Rubric – see attached in Final Evaluation
Lesson Description & Activities
Steps No. of ACTIVITIES
Minutes
1 85 - Have each group present their solutions.
- Discuss pros and cons.
- May choose to have classmates grade as well. (I did this but didn’t
use them in their final grade. )
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Assessment Materials
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008FINAL EVALUATION
Problem Statement to be Solved:
You are a structural designer for Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation. LCN, the maker of door
closers, has had problems with damage occurring to the cover box of the door closer during
shipping. LCN’s quality control engineer has determined the damage can be reduced by a different
corrugated cardboard insert. You need to design a new insert that will reduce damage without
increasing costs. You have 2 weeks to develop a new insert and present the model to LCN’s
representative.
Performance element and academic learning standards being assessed.
Career Clusters
• Determine packaging, transporting, storage, and handling requirements
• Identify and evaluate alternative solutions
• Present and explain information on packaging and material handling solutions
Mathematics:
• Calculate by an appropriate method the length, width, height, perimeter, area, volume,
surface area… of common geometric figures or combinations of geometric figures. (I-
7C.6)
• Construct, read, interpret, infer, predict, draw conclusion, and evaluate data from various
displays, including histograms and scatter plots. (H-10A.1)
• Justify the results of symbol manipulations, including those carried out by technology. (I-
8A.7)
Science:
• Create and conduct technological design testing objectively, sketching schematic of
design or predictions, or incorporating the appropriate safety, available technology, and
equipment (H-11B.2)
• Represent results of analysis to produce findings comparing data sets according to the
design criteria, evaluating multiple prototype solutions to the overall design success
criteria, or proposing explanations for sources of error in the data set with regards to
product design flaws, or model limitations (H-11B.4)
Measurement Criteria of an acceptable solution
1. Developed a schematic drawing of a model in proper dimension.
2. Developed a model of the recommended insert.
3. All calculations were correct and utilized McKee formula calculations.
4. Presented solutions in oral presentation that
Was interesting
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008 Covered topic in depth with details and examples
5. Workload was divided and shared equally by all team members.
6. Product showed original thought and creativity.
RUBRIC FORMAT – Door Closer Presentation
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Oral Interesting, well- Relatively Delivery not Delivery not
rehearsed with interesting, smooth, but able to smooth and
Presentation
smooth delivery rehearsed with a hold audience audience attention
that holds audience fairly smooth attention most of lost.
attention. delivery that usually the time.
holds audience
attention.
Content Covers topic in- Includes essential Includes essential Content is minimal
depth with details knowledge about information about OR there are
and examples. the topic. Subject the topic but there several factual
Subject knowledge knowledge appears are 1-2 factual errors.
is excellent. to be good. errors.
Workload The workload is The workload is The workload was The workload was
divided and shared divided and shared divided, but one not divided OR
equally by all team fairly by all team person in the group several people in
members. members, though is viewed as not the group are
workloads may vary doing his/her fair viewed as not doing
from person to share of the work. their fair share of
person. the work.
Originality Product shows a Product shows some Uses other people's Uses other
large amount of original thought. ideas (giving them people's ideas, but
original thought. Work shows new credit), but there is does not give them
Ideas are creative ideas and insights. little evidence of credit.
and inventive. original thinking.
Sample Student Solution:
On the following pages are examples of one groups solution to the problem. There could
be multiple answers but this is just one example of an acceptable product.
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12" by 16"
1
scale: " = 1 inch
4
B flute, single walled
dashed lines = score lines
solid lines = cut lines
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A P P E N D I X Door Closer Damage Control Module 31 IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008
GLOSSARY of TERMS:
For all cardboard related vocabulary, see Fibre Box Handbook. (This book was
indispensible and worth the $20 on www.amazon.com).
a. Box dimensions: always stated in order length, width, depth, determined by
inside dimensions of the box;
b. Compression strength is the weight limits of a fibreboard box.
c. Depth is the distance between the innermost surfaces of the box measured
perpendicular to the length and width
d. Flute: One of the waves shapes in the inner portion of combined corrugated
fibreboard. The most common flutes are shown below:
Flutes per Approx.
Name
linear foot height
A- 3
33 ± 3 inch
flute 18
B- 3
47 ± 3 inch
flute 32
C- 9
39 ± 3 inch
flute 64
D- 3
90 ± 4 inch
flute 64
e. Length is the larger of the 2 open face measures
f. McKee formula: The formula used to determine the compression strength of a
fibreboard box.
g. Pallet layers: Number of rows able to be stacked on a safely stacked on a pallet
h. Score line: An impression or crease in corrugated fibreboard to locate and
facilitate folding
i. Stack units: Numbers of pallets that can be stacked safely on a forklift
j. Wall type (Single, Double, Triple): The number of layers of corrugation in a box.
k. Width is the smaller of the 2 open face measures
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Toolbox Bibliography
• Internet Websites:
Business Partners:
1. http://www.lcnclosers.com/
2. http://www.smurfit-stone.com:8080/content/
3. http://webstore.ansi.org/
4. http://www.astm.org/index.shtml
5. http://www.tappi.org/s_tappi/index.asp
TDL Research:
1. http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Main/WebHome
Worksheets:
1. http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/General_graphic_organizers.htm
2. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
• Books:
Fibre Box Handbook (1984) Grand Rapids, MI: Great Northern Packaging
Corporation.
Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff, Algebra II (Illinois Teacher’s Edition), 2004,
McDougal Littell
• DVDs:
Council of Supply Chain (2005) What is World is the Global Supply Chain?
Oakbrook, IL: A Madtown Media Production
ITMS Pre/Post Test on following pages
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Pre/Post Test
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Name:
IMSP Pre/Post Test
Directions for Taking the Test
Write your name on the top of the test sheet. The test contains 20 multiple choice items.
Each item has only one correct or best answer. Do not mark more than one response. If some items
seem difficult to answer, it may be wise to skip them until you have attempted all the items on the test,
and then return to the skipped items. When you are finished check your work. There is no time limit.
Reference Sheet for Mathematics Test
A reference sheet of formulas has been printed on the last page of the test. You may use the reference
sheet while taking the test.
Sample Test Item
Try the sample test item written below.
Sample Multiple Choice Test Item
The same rule is applied to each number in
the pattern below.
1, 9, 25, 49, 81, …
th
What is the 6 number in the pattern?
A. 40
B. 100
C. 121
D. 144
E. 169
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008For 1 – 20, circle the letter of the best answer.
3. The diagram is part of a scale drawing of
1. Which of the following could NOT be folded into a house.
a cube?
A)
B)
C)
D) What is the length, in feet, of the side whose
dimension is not given in the diagram?
A) 12
B) 24
C) 30
2.
Alan says that if a figure has four sides, it must be a rectangle.
D) 36
Gina does not agree. Which of the following figures shows
that Gina is correct? E) 40
A) 4. When the rectangle above is folded along the
dotted line, point P will touch which of the lettered
points?
B)
C)
A) A
D)
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 20088. If a measurement of a rectangular box is given as
5. 48 cubic inches, then the measurement represents the
A) distance around the top of the box
B) length of an edge of the box
C) surface area of the box
D) volume of the box
E) diagonal of the box
The squares in the figure above represent the faces
of a cube which has been cut along some edges and
flattened. When the original cube was resting on
face X, which face was on top?
9. The farm where you just started working has
A) A a vertical cylindrical oil tank that is 2.5 feet across
B) B on the inside. The depth of the oil in the tank is
C) C 2 feet. If 1 cubic foot of space holds 7.48 gallons,
D) D about how many gallons of oil are left in the tank?
E) blank A) 37
B) 59
C) 73
D) 230
E) 294
6. It takes 64 identical cubes to half fill a
rectangular box. If each cube has a volume of
8 cubic centimeters, what is the volume of the box
in cubic centimeters?
It takes 64 identical
10. You are preparing to tile the floor of a centimeters, what is
A) 1,024 rectangular room that is 15½ feet by 18½ 1,024
feet in
B) 512 size. The tiles you plan to use are square, 512
C) 128 measuring 12 inches on each side, and are128 sold in
D) 16 boxes that contain enough tile to cover 25 square
E) 8 feet. How many boxes of tiles must you order to
complete the job?
16
A) 11
B) 12
7. A rectangular pool 24 feet long, 8 feet wide, and
4 feet deep is filled with water. Water is leaking C) 34
from the pool at the rate of 0.40 cubic foot per
minute. At this rate, how many hours will it take
D)59
for the water level to drop 1 foot?
A) 4 E) 287
B) 8
C) 12
D) 16
E) 32
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 200811. 13.
The graph shows the percentage of hemoglobin that
combines with carbon monoxide (CO) at various
concentrations. Exposure to 400 parts per million of
The graph shows mercury levels found in sediments, CO in air can cause people to experience nausea and a
prey animals, and adult shorebirds in a bay along the throbbing headache. According to the graph, about
Gulf Coast. What inference can best be drawn from what percentage of hemoglobin is bound to CO at a
these data? concentration of 400 parts per million?
A) Mercury levels are elevated by the presence of A) 25%
shorebirds B) 35%
B) Mercury concentrations are highest in shorebirds C) 40%
C) Mercury is produced by sediments D) 55%
D) Mercury assures the survival of prey animals
14.
12.
This statement is a poor hypothesis because it is NOT
A) a question Male sea lions can be twice the size of female sea
B) testable lions. Which best explains the difference in size
C) observable between the male and the female sea lion?
D) a comparison
A) Orcas and sharks prey on sea lions
B) Male and female sea lions hunt on land and at sea
C) Sea lions hold their breath while diving
D) Males compete with one another for females
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The graph shows the distance traveled by a vehicle
over a certain period of time. Which segment of the
graph shows the vehicle moving with the greatest
speed?
A) L
B) M
In what part of the process should safety C) N
precautions be planned? D) O
A) Q 18.
B) R The table below gives additional information about
C) S the planets: their periods of revolution about the
D) T Sun and rotation about their axes.
Mean
Distance Period of Period of
from the Sun Revolution Rotation
16. An unusual type of fossil clam is found in rock
(million (Earth (Earth
layers high in the Swiss Alps. The same type of fossil
Planet kilometers) time) time)
clam is also found in the Rocky Mountains of North
America. From this, scientists conclude that Mercury 58 88 days 59 days
A) glaciers carried the fossils up the mountains Venus 108 225 days 243 days
B) the Rocky Mountains and the Swiss Alps are both volcanic in
Earth 150 365 days 23.9 hours
origin
Mars 228 687 days 24.6 hours
C) clams once lived in mountains, but have since evolved into
sea-dwelling creatures
Which planet has the longest year in Earth time?
D) the layers of rocks in which the fossils were found are from
the same geologic age
A) Mercury
B) Venus
C) Earth
D) Mars
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19.
The following question refers to the topographic
map below, which shows Willow Hill (elevation
312 feet) and Hobbes Creek. On the map, each
contour line represents 20 feet of elevation.
What is the elevation at point X ?
A) 240 feet The diagram above shows a food web in a large
park. Each circle represents a different species in
B) 250 feet the food web. Which of the organisms in the food
web could be referred to as primary consumers?
C) 280 feet
A) 7 only
D) 300 feet
B) 5 and 6 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 2, 5, and 7 only
End of Test
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IL Career & Technical Ed Math & Science Project 2008Pre/Post Test Answer Sheet
School Year 2007 – 2008
Question Source Answers
1. NAEP B
2. NAEP D
3. NAEP D
4. NAEP D
5. NAEP A
6. NAEP A
7. NAEP B
8. NAEP D
9. WorkKeys C
10. WorkKeys B
11. Texas B
12. Texas B
13. Texas B
14. Texas D
15. Texas C
16. NAEP D
17. Texas A
18. NAEP D
19. NAEP C
20. NAEP C
Grouping of Questions by Math Descriptor
7C 8A 10A
3 10 1
6 2
7 4
8 5
9
10
Grouping of Questions by Science Descriptor
11A 11B 12D 13A 13B
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13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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