General Information
Test Item Specifications
- Interpret a situation and represent the variables mathematically.
- Select appropriate mathematical methods.
- Interpret and evaluate the data generated.
- Communicate their reasoning clearly.
Students will analyze a situation to justify a strategy for calculating surface area and/or volume.
Students will apply formulas to solve problems related to surface area of right-rectangular prisms, nonoblique triangular prisms, right-square pyramids, and right circular cylinders.
Students will apply formulas to solve problems related to volume of right-rectangular prisms, right triangular prisms, right-square pyramids, right-circular cylinders, and cones.
Students will determine one or two dimension(s) of a threedimensional figure, given its volume or surface area and the other dimensions.
Dimensions of given figures will be whole numbers.
Problems related to surface area will not include cones, but problems related to volume can include cones.
In calculating surface area and volume of simple shapes, dimensions of given figures will be whole numbers.
Items should be set in a real-world or mathematical context.
Graphics should be used in most of these items, as appropriate.
Sample Test Items (2)
Test Item # | Question | Difficulty | Type |
Sample Item 1 | Jonah is calculating the volume of a right circular cylinder. Which of the following is a correct method for calculating the volume of a cylinder? | N/A | MC: Multiple Choice |
Sample Item 2 | Maura made a wood frame and covered it with transparent red plastic wrap to create a triangular prism, as shown below.![]() What is the total surface area, in square inches, of the prism? |
N/A | GR: Gridded-Response |
Related Resources
Lesson Plans
Name | Description |
Wrapping Up Geometry (Lesson 2 of 2) | This lesson is 2 of 2 and is primarily formative in nature, but includes a summative assessment for students to take during the following class period. During the lesson, students will be reviewing for their assessment on the surface area formula for a right rectangular prism.
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Wallpaper Woes Money Math: Lessons for Life | Students hear a story about a middle-school student who wants to redecorate his bedroom. They measure the classroom wall dimensions, draw a scale model, and incorporate measurements for windows and doors to determine the area that could be covered by wallpaper. Students then hear more about the student's redecorating adventure and learn about expenses, budget constraints, and tradeoffs. |
Cylinder Volume Lesson Plan | Using volume in the real world |
All wrapped up in surface area fun! | This lesson allows a hands-on approach for students to use real-life problem-solving. Students will apply their measurement skills to the concept of surface area. This lesson provides opportunities for students to work cooperatively with others as a team. |
Teaching Ideas
Name | Description |
Modeling: Making Matchsticks | This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:
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Packing For A L-o-o-o-ng Trip To Mars | In this engineering task, students will apply concepts of volume to decide what they will need to take on a 2-1/2 year journey to Mars. Then plan how to fit everything into a 1-cubic-meter box, using only a measuring tape, pencil and paper, and math. |
Unit/Lesson Sequence
Name | Description |
Three Dimensional Shapes | In this interactive, self-guided unit on 3-dimensional shape, students (and teachers) explore 3-dimensional shapes, determine surface area and volume, derive Euler's formula, and investigate Platonic solids. Interactive quizzes and animations are included throughout, including a 15 question quiz for student completion. |