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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 4

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Apply measurement concepts

Objective a. Determine perimeter

Assessment limit: Use polygons with no more than 6 sides given the length of the sides in whole numbers (0 – 100)

The perimeter of the figure below is 80 inches.

What is the length, in inches, of the missing side?

  1. 8 inches
  2. 18 inches
  3. 22 inches
  4. 28 inches

Correct Answer
B. 18 inches
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