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Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the VSC and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form.

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Algebra, Patterns, and Functions

Topic A. Patterns and Functions

Indicator 2. Identify, copy, describe, create, and extend non-numeric patterns

Objective b. Represent and analyze repeating patterns using no more than 3 objects in the core of the pattern

Sample Assessment Question (SAQ) Item

Proficient
Student strings beads, matches, and correctly extends an ABC pattern shown on a card.

In Process
Student strings beads, matching an ABC pattern shown on a card, but is unable to continue the pattern.

Needs Development
Student strings beads indiscriminately.

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