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Grade 3 - Claim 1 - Target G

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Mathematics

Target G

Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects.

Sample Item

Grade 3

Test

Claim 1

Concepts and Procedures

Students can explain and apply mathematical concepts and carry out mathematical procedures with precision and fluency.

Grade

Grade 3

Content Domain

Measurement and Data

Standards

MD-1MD-2
Major

Standards

  • MD-1

    Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word...

  • MD-2

    Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms...

Clarifications

Tasks for this target generally require students to solve straightforward one-step contextual word problems using the four operations in situations involving time intervals in minutes, liquid volume in liters, and mass/weight in grams and...

Range Achievement Level Descriptors

Evidence Required

  • 1

    The student tells and writes time to the nearest minute.

  • 2

    The student solves one-step word problems with addition and subtraction including time intervals in minutes.

  • 3

    The student solves one-step word problems involving liquid volume (liters) and mass (grams, kilograms) using the four operations.

Item Guidelines

Depth of Knowledge

  • M-DOK1

    Recall includes the recall of information such as fact, definition, term, or a simple procedure, as well as performing a simple algorithm or applying a formula. That is, in mathematics a one-step, well-defined, and straight algorithmic procedure should be...

  • 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

  • Multiple Choice, single correct response
  • Equation/Numeric

Allowable Stimulus Materials

number line diagram, measurement scales, tables, measuring cups, analog clocks, digital clocks

Key/Construct Relevant Vocabulary

grams (g), kilograms (kg), liters (L), estimate, time, time intervals, minute, hour, measure, liquid volume, mass, standard units, metric

Allowable Tools

None

Target-Specific Attributes

Word problems involving intervals of time are limited to addition and subtraction.

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

Some tasks coding to Evidence Statement 2 will be assessed in Claim 2 and Claim 4. Items calculating the interval of time using a number line with the beginning and ending times labeled will be...

Task Models

Task Model 1

  • Item Types

    Multiple Choice, single correct response

  • Depth of Knowledge

    M-DOK1

  • Standards

    MD-1

Target Evidence Statement

  • The student tells and writes time to the nearest minute.

  • Allowable Tools

    None

Task Description

Prompt Features: The student is prompted to identify time to the minute on an analog clock. Stimulus Guidelines: Item difficulty can be adjusted via these example methods: Model shows time to 15 or 30 minute intervals. Model shows...

Stimulus

The student is prompted to identify time, in minutes, on an analog clock.

Example 1

Example Stem: Use this clock to answer the question.

A clock is shown. The small hand is at 3, and the large hand is at the second tick mark after 1.

Select the time, to the nearest minute, shown on the clock.

A. 1:15

B. 2:07

C. 3:07

D. 7:15

Rubric: (1 point) The student correctly selects the time displayed on the clock (e.g., C).