General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 5
Body of Knowledge: Geometry
Idea: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
Big Idea: BIG IDEA 3 - Describe three-dimensional shapes and analyze their properties, including volume and surface area.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
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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)
N/A
Clarification :
Students will find the volume and/or surface area of rectangular prisms and cubes.
Students will find the volume and/or surface area of rectangular prisms and cubes.
Content Limits :
Dimensions of prisms must be whole numbers no larger than 12, and the surface area or calculated volume must be less than 1000.
Items will not include volume and surface areas of nonrectangular prisms (e.g., triangular prisms).
Items involving surface area must include a net or a graphic of the assessed three-dimensional shape.
Dimensions of prisms must be whole numbers no larger than 12, and the surface area or calculated volume must be less than 1000.
Items will not include volume and surface areas of nonrectangular prisms (e.g., triangular prisms).
Items involving surface area must include a net or a graphic of the assessed three-dimensional shape.
Stimulus Attributes :
Graphics must be used in all these items.
Items that are set in real-world context may use length and width as dimensions as well as base and height as dimensions.
Graphics must be used in all these items.
Items that are set in real-world context may use length and width as dimensions as well as base and height as dimensions.
Response Attributes :
Responses may be numerals, expressions, or equations.
Responses may be numerals, expressions, or equations.
Sample Test Items (1)
| Test Item # | Question | Difficulty | Type |
| Sample Item 1 |
A box of tissues is in the shape of a rectangular prism with the dimensions shown below. what is the volume of the box of tissues? |
N/A | MC: Multiple Choice |
Related Resources
Lesson Plan
| Name | Description |
| Finding Volume (Utah Education Network) | In this lesson students will learn how to calculate and compare volumes of rectangular prisms. |
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. |