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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures

Objective b. Identify, compare, classify, and describe angles in relationship to another angle

Assessment limit: Use acute, right, or obtuse angles

Selected Response Item

Look at these angles.

Kara says that angle C is an obtuse angle.

  1. Kara is incorrect because angle C is a right angle.
  2. Kara is incorrect because angle C is an acute angle.
  3. Kara is correct because angle C is smaller than a right angle.
  4. Kara is correct because angle C is larger than a right angle.
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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use acute, right, or obtuse angles
Resources for Objective 2.A.1.b:
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