MA.4.A.6.3Archived Standard

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Generate equivalent fractions and simplify fractions.

Remarks

Earlier work with models of equivalent fractions in grade 3 should help students to develop conceptual understanding for the rules for generating equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions.
General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 4
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Supporting Idea: Number and Operations - Number and Operations
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - 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)

  • Clarification :
    Students will find equivalent fractions or simplify fractions to lowest terms.

    Students will rename fractions as mixed numbers or vice versa.
  • Content Limits :
    All common factors of the numerator and denominator must be less than or equal to 10.

    Items will not include graphical representations of fractions.
  • Stimulus Attributes :
    Items may be set in either a real-world or a mathematical context.
  • Response Attributes :
    Responses may or may not be in lowest terms.
Sample Test Items (1)
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 1
  • Question: On Sally’s swim team, 14/20 of the team members are boys. Which fraction is equal to 14/20?
  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: MC: Multiple Choice

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