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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 4

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic B. Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Indicator 1. Write and identify expressions

Objective a. Represent numeric quantities using operational symbols (+, -, ×, ÷ with no remainders)

Assessment limit: Use whole numbers (0 – 100)

Joe collects apples off of his family's apple tree. He collects 14 apples per week. He collects apples for 5 weeks.

Which expression can be used to find the number of apples that Joe collects?

  1. 14 + 5
  2. 14 x 5
  3. 14 ÷ 5
  4. 14 - 5

Correct Answer
B. 14 x 5
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