MA.7.A.5.1Archived Standard

Express rational numbers as terminating or repeating decimals.
General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 7
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Idea: Level 1: Recall
Supporting Idea: Number and Operations - Number and Operations
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating: Level 1: Recall - 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 change fractions and/or mixed numbers to decimal equivalents.
  • Content Limits :
    Items may include mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals that are terminating or repeating.

    Items will not include irrational numbers.

    Items will not include converting a repeating decimal to a fraction or mixed number.

    Decimals that must be converted to fractions must terminate by the thousandths place.
  • Stimulus Attributes :
    Items should be set in a mathematical context. 

    Items should not use 7 as the denominator when converting a fraction to a decimal.

  • Response Attributes :
    Repeating decimals will be indicated by a bar over the numerals that are repeating behind the decimal.
Sample Test Items (1)

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