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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

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

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Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic C. Numeric and Graphic Representations of Relationships

Indicator 1. Locate points on a number line and in a coordinate grid

Objective b. Identify positions in a coordinate plane

Assessment limit: Use the first quadrant and ordered pairs of whole numbers (0 - 20)

Selected Response Item

This grid shows where a squirrel hid different kinds of nuts.

Which ordered pair shows where the squirrel hid the acorns?

  1. (2, 8)
  2. (2, 10)
  3. (8, 2)
  4. (8, 8)
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Correct Answer:
A

Assessment limit:
Use the first quadrant and ordered pairs of whole numbers (0 - 20)