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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute

Objective a. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers and express answers in simplest form

Assessment limit: Use proper fractions and denominators as factors of 60 (0–20)

George is making two cakes using two different recipes. One recipe uses 1 cups of flour and the other recipe uses 1 cups of flour. What is the total amount of flour, in cups, needed for both recipes?


Correct Answer
C.
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