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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 3

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic B. Measurement Tools

Indicator 1. Measure in customary and metric units

Objective a. Measure length of objects and pictures of objects using a ruler, a tape measure, a yardstick, or a meter stick

Assessment limit: Use a ruler and the nearest centimeter or ½ inch

What is the length of the line, to the nearest centimeter?

line

  1. 2 centimeters
  2. 3 centimeters
  3. 4 centimeters
  4. 5 centimeters

Correct Answer
D. 5 centimeters
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