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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic B. Solid Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Analyze the properties of solid geometric figures

Objective b. Identify and classify pyramids and prisms by the base

Assessment limit: Use triangular prisms and pyramids or rectangular prisms and pyramids

Selected Response Item

Look at these solid geometric figures.

Which solid geometric figures are triangular pyramids?

  1. figures M and P
  2. figures M, N, and P
  3. figures M and Q
  4. figures M, N, and Q
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use triangular prisms and pyramids or rectangular prisms and pyramids