MA.6.A.2.1Archived Standard

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Use reasoning about multiplication and division to solve ratio and rate problems.

Remarks

Example: Four items cost $5.00 and all items are the same price. Explain how to find the cost for 9 items.
General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 6
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Idea: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning
Big Idea: BIG IDEA 2 - Connect ratio and rates to multiplication and division.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning - 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 , GR item(s)

  • Clarification :
    Students will find solutions to real-world and mathematical ratio and/or rate problems.
  • Content Limits :
    Rates involving money should be limited to the nearest cent.

    Ratios may be presented in words or symbols (e.g., 2 to 3, 2:3, 2 out of 3, or 2/3).
  • Stimulus Attributes :
    Items should be set in a real-world or mathematical context.

    Stimuli in GR items must indicate the place value to which answers should be rounded.

    Graphics can be used in some items, as appropriate.
  • Response Attributes :
    Answers in items involving real-world situations may require students to round answers depending on the context of the item.
Sample Test Items (2)
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 1
  • Question: Karla and Becky were practicing free throws. Karla attempted 24 free throws and was successful 8 times. Becky attempted 20 free throws and was successful 5 times. At these rates, how many more successful free throws would Karla make than Becky if they each attempted 180 free throws?
  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: MC: Multiple Choice
  • Test Item #: Sample Item 2
  • Question: Marissa drove 770 miles in two days to visit her friend. On the first day, she drove 8 hours at an average speed of 55 miles per hour. She continued to drive at the same rate on the second day. How many hours did Marissa drive the second day?
  • Difficulty: N/A
  • Type: GR: Gridded-Response

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Worksheet

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Type: Worksheet

STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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