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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 3

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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute

Objective f. Represent multiplication and division basic facts using number sentences, pictures, and drawings

Assessment limit: Use basic facts of no more than 9 x 9 = 81
Note: Highlighted assessment limits will be tested in the no calculator section of MSA.

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Brittany has 15 heart stickers. She put them in 3 equal groups.

Step A
Make a drawing to show how many heart stickers are in each group.

 

 

 

Step B
Brittany wants to put her stickers in 5 equal groups instead of 3 equal groups.
Explain how this would change your drawing.
Use what you know about division in your explanation.
Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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Assessment limit:
Use basic facts of no more than 9 x 9 = 81

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