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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 5

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective c. Interpret and compare data in double bar graphs

Assessment limit: Use no more than 4 categories and intervals of 1, 2, 5, or 10 and whole numbers (0 – 1000)

The low and high temperatures for four days are shown on the double bar graph below.

Which day had the greatest difference in temperature?

  1. Monday
  2. Tuesday
  3. Wednesday
  4. Thursday

Correct Answer
A. Monday
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