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Skill Statements: The Skill Statement gives the reader direction on how an assessment item is written. The Skill Statement describes what information may be given and/or the format of that information. In addition, the Skill Statement describes how the student is expected to respond to the item.

Goal 2 Geometry, Measurement, And Reasoning

Expectation 2.1 The student will represent and analyze two- and three-dimensional figures using tools and technology when appropriate.

Indicator 2.1.4 The student will construct and/or draw and/or validate properties of geometric figures using appropriate tools and technology.

Assessment Limits:

  • “Validate properties” in this indicator, means justifying solutions using definitions, mathematical principles and/or measurement.
  • Students may use a compass, straightedge, patty paper, a MiraTM, and/or a mirror as construction tools. Using a ruler or protractor cannot be part of the strategy.
  • Students may use a compass, ruler, patty paper, a MiraTM, a mirror and/or a protractor as drawing tools.
  • It is acceptable to do a construction when the item asks for a drawing.
  • Paper folding and the use of MirasTM and mirrors are appropriate methods for representing, constructing, and/or analyzing figures, and their use must be referenced.
  • Constructions and drawings are limited to the two-dimensional relationships listed in 2.1.1.

Skill Statements
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The student draws and/or constructs geometric figures and/or justifies the solution.
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