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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute

Objective c. Interpret quotients and remainders mathematically and in the context of a problem

Assessment limit: Use dividend with no more than a 3-digits by a 1 or 2 digit divisor and whole numbers (0 – 999)

The art teacher has 824 paint brushes. He wants to put 8 brushes in a box. How many boxes can he fill?

  1. 4 boxes
  2. 13 boxes
  3. 103 boxes
  4. 130 boxes

Correct Answer
C. 103 boxes
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