Standard #: MA.6.A.3.2 (Archived Standard)

Test Item Specifications

Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC , GR item(s)
Also assesses MA.6.A.3.4 Solve problems given a formula.


Clarification :
Students will solve a one- or two-step linear equation, inequality (e.g. <, ≤ , >, or ≥), or formula.

Students will translate a real-world situation to a mathematical equation or inequality

Students will choose a representative graph for a given equation or inequality.
Content Limits :
Items may include patterns, graphic models, situations, number lines, graphs, and relationships. 
Items may include up to three variables, if the third variable is isolated on one side, as when using a formula (e.g., d rt). 
Items may have up to two operations, with no more than three procedural steps needed to evaluate the equation, expression, and/or inequality. 
Items involving the graphing of inequalities will be limited to one procedural step. 
Graphs must be limited to the first quadrant. 
In items involving inequalities, the inequality must include only one variable and may be on a number line. 
Items that involve solving inequalities may only use positive coefficients.
Stimulus Attributes :
Items should be set in a real-world or mathematical context.

Formulas used in items need not be limited to those found on the reference sheet or to commonly used mathematical formulas.

Sample Test Items (2)

Test Item #	Question	Difficulty	Type
Sample Item 1	Five students practiced the long jump for an upcoming track meet. Their coach plotted the shortest distance and the longest distance jumped during practice. Let d represent any distance jumped during practice. Based on the graph above, which inequality best describes the range of possible values of d?	N/A	MC: Multiple Choice
Sample Item 2	Mr. Schmidt is purchasing film for his camera. With the roll of film that is in his camera now, he can take 18 pictures. Mr. Schmidt wants to purchase several rolls of film that can each produce up to 36 pictures. The equation below can be used to determine p, the total number of pictures Mr. Schmidt can take based on r, the number of rolls of film he purchases. p = 36r + 18 If Mr. Schmidt purchases 3 rolls of film, what is the total number of pictures he can take?	N/A	GR: Gridded-Response