Grade 11 - Claim 1 - Target F
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Claim 1
Concepts and Procedures
Standards
APR-1
Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Clarifications
Tasks for this target will require students to add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Range Achievement Level Descriptors
Evidence Required
1
The student adds or subtracts polynomials.
2
The student multiplies polynomials.
Item Guidelines
Depth of Knowledge
M-DOK2
Skill/Concept includes the engagement of some mental processing beyond a habitual response. A Level 2 assessment item requires students to make some decisions as to how to approach the problem or activity, whereas Level 1 requires students to demonstrate a...
Allowable Item Types
- Equation/Numeric
- Multiple Choice, single correct response
Allowable Stimulus Materials
Two or more polynomials
Key/Construct Relevant Vocabulary
terms, factors, coefficients, monomials, binomials, trinomials, polynomials, exponents, expressions, distribute, distributive property, sum, difference, product, like terms
Allowable Tools
None
Target-Specific Attributes
None
Accessibility
Item writers should consider the following Language and Visual Element/Design guidelines [1] when developing items. Language Key Considerations: Use simple, clear, and easy-to-understand language needed to assess the construct or aid in the understanding of the...
Development Notes
None
Task Models
Task Model 1a
Item Types
Equation/NumericDepth of Knowledge
M-DOK2Standards
APR-1
Target Evidence Statement
The student adds or subtracts polynomials.
Allowable Tools
None
Task Description
Prompt Features: The student is prompted to select or enter the sum or difference of two or more polynomials. Stimulus Guidelines: Item difficulty can be adjusted via these example methods, but are not limited to...
Stimulus
The student is presented with a polynomial expression and is required to add and/or subtract polynomials in order to write it in another form.
Example 1
Example Stem: Enter an expression that is equivalent to
, combining all like terms.
Rubric:
(1 point) The student enters a correct expression (e.g., ).