Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

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Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Indicator 1. Write and identify expressions

Objective a. Represent unknown quantities with one unknown and one operation (+, -, ×, ÷ with no remainders)

Assessment limit: Use whole numbers (0 – 100) or money ($0 - $100)

Selected Response Item
Alexander and Ruth both collect video games. Alexander has twice as many video games as Ruth. Let r represent the number of video games Ruth has. Which expression represents the number of video games Alexander has? 2 - r 2 ÷ r 2 + r 2 x r /toolkit/vsc/assessment_items/msa_math_5_024.xml	Correct Answer: D Assessment limit: Use whole numbers (0 – 100) or money ($0 - $100)

Selected Response Item

Alexander and Ruth both collect video games. Alexander has twice as many video games as Ruth. Let r represent the number of video games Ruth has.

Which expression represents the number of video games Alexander has?

2 - r
2 ÷ r
2 + r
2 x r

/toolkit/vsc/assessment_items/msa_math_5_024.xml

Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use whole numbers (0 – 100) or money ($0 - $100)

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