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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 4

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective b. Interpret line graphs

Assessment limit: Use the x-axis representing no more than 6 time intervals, the y-axis consisting of no more than 10 intervals with scales as factors of 100 using whole numbers (0 – 100)

Marcus made this graph to show his plant's growth over five days.

Between which two days did the greatest growth occur?

  1. Days 1 and 2
  2. Days 2 and 3
  3. Days 3 and 4
  4. Days 4 and 5

Correct Answer
B. Days 2 and 3
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