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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 B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective a. Interpret data contained in tables using a variety of categories and intervals

Assessment limit: Use no more than 4 categories from one set of data and whole numbers (0 – 1000)

Selected Response Item

This table shows the amount of food a 5-month-old puppy needs each day.

FOOD EACH DAY

Weight of Puppy
(in pounds)		 Cups of Food
20–30 2–3
30–40 3–4
40–60 4–5
60–80 5–6

If a puppy weighs 47 pounds, how many cups of food does the puppy need each day?

  1. 2–3 cups
  2. 3–4 cups
  3. 4–5 cups
  4. 5–6 cups
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 4 categories from one set of data and whole numbers (0 – 1000)