General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Standard: Radical Expressions and Equations - Simplify and perform operations on radical expressions and equations. Rationalize square root expressions and understand and use the concepts of negative and rational exponents. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify radical expressions and expressions with rational exponents. Solve radical equations and equations with terms that have rational exponents.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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More Information
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes
Test Item Specifications
Item Type(s):
This benchmark may be assessed using:
MC
item(s)
Also Assesses:
MA.912.A.6.1 Simplify radical expressions.
MA.912.A.6.1 Simplify radical expressions.
Clarification :
Students will add, subtract, multiply and/or divide radical expressions and simplify the results.
Students will add, subtract, multiply and/or divide radical expressions and simplify the results.
Content Limits :
Items will assess square roots only.
Radicands with variables will contain positive integral exponents.
Stimulus Attributes :
Items should be set in a mathematical context.
Items should be set in a mathematical context.
Response Attributes :
Multiple-choice options must be presented with rationalized denominators.
Multiple-choice options must be presented with rationalized denominators.
Sample Test Items (1)
| Test Item # | Question | Difficulty | Type |
| Sample Item 1 | Neelam simplified the expression below for a homework assignment.
If Neelam simplified the expression correctly, which of the following is her answer? |
N/A | MC: Multiple Choice |
