School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 8

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

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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective c. Interpret scatter plots

Assessment limit: Use no more than 10 points using whole numbers or decimals with no more than 2 decimal places (0 – 100)

Selected Response Item

Which scatter plot shows a positive relationship between the number of homework questions a student completes and the student's test scores?





/toolkit/vsc/assessment_items/msa_math_8_036.xml

Correct Answer:
A

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 10 points using whole numbers or decimals with no more than 2 decimal places (0 – 100)

Resources for Objective 4.B.1.c:
Thinking Skills | PUBLIC RELEASE ITEMS |