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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 6

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 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic C. Representation of Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Represent plane geometric figures

Objective b. Identify, describe, or draw a polygon

Assessment limit: Use the first quadrant given no more than six coordinates

Selected Response Item

Maurice is given the coordinates of four points (1, 6), (6, 6), (5, 1), and (2, 1).

If he connects the points together, what quadrilateral is created?

  1. a rectangle
  2. a square
  3. a trapezoid
  4. a rhombus
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use the first quadrant given no more than six coordinates