School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 4

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Apply measurement concepts

Objective c. Determine start time, elapsed time, and end time

Assessment limit: Use hour and half hour intervals

Selected Response Item

Martin lit a candle at 4:15 P.M. The candle burned until 7:45 P.M.

How many hours did the candle burn?

  1. 2½ hours
  2. 3 hours
  3. 3½ hours
  4. 4 hours
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use hour and half hour intervals
Resources for Objective 3.C.1.c:
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