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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 2. Analyze geometric relationships

Objective a. Compare and classify quadrilaterals by length of sides and types of angles (Include the angle symbol <ABC)

Assessment limit: Use squares, rectangles, rhombi, parallelograms, and trapezoids

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Jennifer needs to put up a fence around her backyard. Her backyard is shown below.

Step A

Classify the shape of Jennifer's backyard.

Step B

Explain how you classified the shape of Jennifer's backyard. Use what you know about quadrilaterals in your explanation. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols.

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Correct Answer:
Step A
Rectangle

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