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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 2. Describe a set of data

Objective a. Determine median, mode, and range

Assessment limit: Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers (0 – 100)

Selected Response Item

This data shows the scores Malia received on her science tests.

79   82   99   91   70   85   88   82

What is the range of Malia's test scores?

  1. 3
  2. 8
  3. 20
  4. 29
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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers (0 – 100)
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