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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 VSC 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 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator 1. Identify, describe, extend, and create linear patterns and functions

Objective a. Complete a function table with a given two-operation rule

Assessment limit: Use the operations (+, -, x), numbers no more than 20 in the rule and whole numbers (0-500)

Selected Response Item

An ice skating rink charges a special rate on Wednesday nights. The special rate includes a one-time charge of $1 to rent skates plus $2 per hour to skate. The function table below shows the relationship between the number of hours a person skates and the total cost.

Number of
Hours		 Total Cost
1 3
3 7
5 11
6 ?

What is the total cost, in dollars, to skate for 6 hours?

  1. $2
  2. $6
  3. $12
  4. $13
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Correct Answer:
D

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Selected Response Item

Sarah opens a new checking account. She deposits $50 each week and pays a one-time charge of $7 to have her checks printed. The table below shows the relationship between the number of weekly deposits Sarah makes and the total amount of money she has in her checking account.

Number of
Weekly
Deposits		 Total Amount
of Money in
Account
3 $143
4 $193
7 $343
9 ?

  1. $387
  2. $393
  3. $443
  4. $457
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Correct Answer:
C

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Selected Response Item

The linear relationship shown in the table below uses the rule y = 3(x - 2).

x y
2 0
3 3
4 6
10 24

What is the value of y when x equals 20?

  1. 18
  2. 54
  3. 58
  4. 60
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Correct Answer:
B

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Student Produced Response (SPR) Item

Roger rents a power washer to clean his deck. The total cost includes a one-time rental fee of $15 plus $14 for each hour. The table below shows the relationship between the number of hours Roger rents the power washer and the total cost of a rental.

Number of
Hours		 Total Cost
1 $29
3 $57
4 $71
6 ?

What is the total cost of the power washer rental for 6 hours?

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Correct Answer:
99

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Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

The linear relationship is the table below uses the rule y = 6x + 20

x y
5 50
13 98
45 290
80 ?

Step A

What is the value for y when x = 80?

Step B

Explain how you determined this value. Use what you know about function tables in your explanation. Use words, numbers, and/or symbols in your explanation.

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Correct Answer:
500

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