School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

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

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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 d. Divide whole numbers

Assessment limit: Use up to a 3-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor and whole numbers with no remainders (0 - 999)
Note: Highlighted assessment limits will be tested in the no calculator section of MSA.

Selected Response Item

Alicia read a book that has 144 pages. Alicia read 9 pages each day.

How many days did it take her to finish the book?

  1. 10 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 16 days
  4. 17 days
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use up to a 3-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor and whole numbers with no remainders (0 - 999)