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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

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

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Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 2. Calculate equivalent measurements

Objective b. Determine equivalent units of measurement

Assessment limit: Use seconds, minutes, and hours or pints, quarts, and gallons

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Michael made 72 pints of lemonade for his friends.

Step A
How many gallons of lemonade did Michael make?
__________gallons

Step B
Explain how you found the number of gallons. Use what you know about equivalent units of measurement in your explanation. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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Correct Answer:
BCR

Assessment limit:
Use seconds, minutes, and hours or pints, quarts, and gallons

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