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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures

Objective b. Identify or describe polygons

Assessment limit: Use triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, or octagons and the number of sides or vertices

Selected Response Item

Fatima draws a triangle, Cheng draws a rectangle, and George draws a pentagon, as shown below.

If the pattern continues, what is the next geometric figure that will be drawn?

  1. A hexagon
  2. A quadrilateral
  3. An octagon
  4. A pentagon
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Correct Answer:
A
Resources for Objective 2.A.1.b:
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