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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 6

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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 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Analyze the properties of plane geometric figures

Objective b. Identify and describe line segments

Assessment limit: Use diagonal line segments

Selected Response Item

Look at the line segments drawn in each geometric figure below.

geometric figures

Which geometric figure shows a line segment that is also a diagonal?

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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use diagonal line segments

Selected Response Item

Jake draws hexagon KLMNPQ, as shown below.

polygon KLMNPQ

What is the greatest number of diagonals Jake can draw from any one vertex?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
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Correct Answer:
A

Assessment limit:
Use diagonal line segments

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Look at the pentagon RSTUV below.

pentagon RSTUV

Step A

How many diagonals can be drawn from vertex R?

Step B

Use what you know about line segments to explain how you determined your answer. Use words, pictures and/or numbers in your explanation.

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Assessment limit:
Use diagonal line segments

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