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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 3

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Apply measurement concepts

Objective a. Estimate and determine the perimeter of geometric figures and pictures on a grid

Assessment limit: Use counting and whole numbers (0 – 50)

Look at the shaded figure below.

figure

What is the perimeter of the figure?

  1. 20 units
  2. 28 units
  3. 32 units
  4. 34 units

Correct Answer
D. 34 units
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