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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas

Objective e. Determine the missing dimension of rectangles

Assessment limit: Find length in a square or rectangle given the area and whole number dimensions (0 – 200)

The square chessboard shown below has an area of 144 square inches.

Note: The figure is not drawn to scale.

What is the length, in inches, of one side of the chessboard?

  1. 6 inches
  2. 12 inches
  3. 36 inches
  4. 72 inches

Correct Answer
B. 12 inches
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