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Constructed Response Items: Mathematics Grade 4

 (1) Brief Constructed Response Sample

Sarah is walking to her friend's house. She leaves her house at 3:45 and arrives at her friend's house at 5:15.

Step A

How long did it take Sarah to walk from her house to her friend's house?

Step B

Explain why your answer is correct. Use what you know about elapsed time in your explanation. Use words and/or numbers in your explanation.

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 (2) Brief Constructed Response Sample

Mary has 6 jelly beans in a bag. She has 3 red, 1 green, 1 black, and 1 yellow. She chooses a jelly bean without looking.

Step A

What is the probability that Mary picks a red jelly bean?

Step B

Explain why your answer is correct.
Use what you know about probability in your explanation.
Use words and/or numbers in your explanation.

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