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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

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

Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the State Curriculum and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form.

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 2. Describe a set of data

Objective a. Determine median, mode, and range

Assessment limit: Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers (0 – 100)

Selected Response Item

Rosalie measures the temperature for 8 days in a row. The temperatures are shown below.
70° 62° 75° 72° 68° 71° 66° 62°

What is the median of her data set?

  1. 62°
  2. 67°
  3. 68°
  4. 69°
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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers (0 – 100)
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