General Information
Test Item Specifications
- In Lesson 1 students use mathematical models (tables and equations) to represent the relationship between the number of revolutions made by a "driver" and a "follower" (two connected gears in a system), and they will explain the significance of the radii of the gears in regard to this relationship.
- In Lesson 2 students mathematically model the growth of populations and use exponential functions to represent that growth.
MA.912.G.6.2 Define and identify: circumference, radius, diameter, arc, arc length, chord, secant, tangent and concentric circles.
MA.912.G.6.4 Determine and use measures of arcs and related angles (central, inscribed, and intersections of secants and tangents).
Students will solve problems related to circles.
All angle measurements will be in degrees.
Items may require statements and/or justifications to complete formal and informal proofs.
Items may be set in either real-world or mathematical contexts.
Graphics should be used in most of these items, as appropriate.
Sample Test Items (2)
Test Item # | Question | Difficulty | Type |
Sample Item 1 | Allison created an embroidery design of a stylized star emblem. The perimeter of the design is made by alternating semicircle and quarter-circle arcs. Each arc is formed from a circle with a 2 1/2 -inch diameter. There are 4 semicircle and 4 quarter-circle arcs, as shown in the diagram below. To the nearest whole inch, what is the perimeter of Allison’s design? |
N/A | MC: Multiple Choice |
Sample Item 2 | Kayla inscribed kite ABCD in a circle, as shown below. If the measure of arc ADC is 255° in Kayla’s design, what is the measure, in degrees, of ∠ADC ? |
N/A | FR: Fill-in Response |
Related Resources
Professional Development
Name | Description |
Mathematical Modeling: Insights into Algebra, Teaching for Learning | This professional development resource provides a rich collection of information to help teachers engage students more effectively in mathematical modeling. It features videos of two complete lessons with commentary, background information on effective teaching, modeling, and lesson study, full lesson plans to teach both example lessons, examples of student work from the lessons, tips for effective teaching strategies, and list of helpful resources. |