School Improvement in Maryland

Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective b. Read and analyze circle graphs

Assessment limit: Use no more than 5 categories using data in whole numbers or percents (0 – 1000)

Fernando surveys the students at his school to find out their favorite type of music. The results are shown in the circle graph below.

What is the percent of students who chose rap or country as their favorite type of music?

  1. 18%
  2. 19%
  3. 37%
  4. 55%

Correct Answer
D. 55%
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