Standard #: MA.8.G.5.1 (Archived Standard)

Test Item Specifications

Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC , GR item(s)
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Clarification :
Students will compare, contrast, and convert:

• units of capacity, mass, weight, and temperature between different measurement systems;
• dimensions, including area and volume, within the same system to solve real-world problems; and
• derived units to solve problems within the same system (e.g., mi/hr to ft/sec).
Content Limits :
The majority of the items addressing dimensions should focus on area, volume, and capacity.

Items may involve mixed units within each system, such as converting hours and minutes to seconds.

Only items assessing derived units will convert time measurements.

Items may include conversion from customary to metric or vice versa, using only the conversions found on the conversion sheet.

Items may include up to three conversions within the same system of measurement (e.g., converting cups to gallons).

Gridded-response items may only involve conversions within the same system of measurement.
Stimulus Attributes :
Items should be set in a real-world context.

Sample Test Items (2)