School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 3

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic A. Data Displays

Indicator 1. Collect, organize, and display data

Objective c. Organize and display data to make pictographs using a variety of scales

Assessment limit: Use scales of 2:1, 4:1, or 10:1 and whole numbers (0 – 100)

Selected Response Item

This pictograph shows how students spend their recess time.

Pedro must change his pictograph to show that a total of 8 students read books during recess.

How many pictures should Pedro add to the last row of his pictograph?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 8
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Correct Answer:
A

Assessment limit:
Use scales of 2:1, 4:1, or 10:1 and whole numbers (0 – 100)