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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic C. Representation of Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Represent plane geometric figures

Objective b. Identify, describe, or draw a polygon

Assessment limit: Use the first quadrant given no more than six coordinates

Maurice is given the coordinates of four points (1, 6), (6, 6), (5, 1), and (2, 1).

If he connects the points together, what quadrilateral is created?

  1. a rectangle
  2. a square
  3. a trapezoid
  4. a rhombus

Correct Answer
C. a trapezoid
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