School Improvement in Maryland

Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 4

Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 1. Analyze data

Objective b. Interpret line graphs

Assessment limit: Use the x-axis representing no more than 6 time intervals, the y-axis consisting of no more than 10 intervals with scales as factors of 100 using whole numbers (0 – 100)

Marcus made the line graph below.

Which two days shows the greatest increase?

  1. Monday to Tuesday
  2. Tuesday to Wednesday
  3. Wednesday to Thursday
  4. Thursday to Friday

Correct Answer
C. Wednesday to Thursday
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