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Mathematics

Target A

Write and interpret numerical expressions

Sample Item

Grade 5

Test

Claim 1

Concepts and Procedures

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

Grade

Grade 5

Content Domain

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Standards

OA-1OA-2
Supporting

Standards

  • OA-1

    Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.

  • OA-2

    Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them. For example,...

Clarifications

Tasks for this target will require students to write expressions to express a calculation and evaluate and interpret expressions. Some of these tasks should incorporate the work of using the associative and distributive properties...

Range Achievement Level Descriptors

Evidence Required

  • 1

    The student writes or identifies a numerical expression that records a calculation represented with words.

  • 2

    The student interprets numerical expressions in words without evaluating them.

  • 3

    The student evaluates numerical expressions with grouping symbols.

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

numerical and verbal expressions

Key/Construct Relevant Vocabulary

sum, quotient, factor, dividend, divisor

Allowable Tools

None

Target-Specific Attributes

Verbal and numeric expressions may contain only non-nested grouping symbols. No negative numbers allowed.

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

    Multiple Choice, single correct response

  • Depth of Knowledge

    M-DOK1

  • Standards

    OA-2

Target Evidence Statement

  • The student writes or identifies a numerical expression that records a calculation represented with words.

  • Allowable Tools

    None

Task Description

Prompt Features: The student is prompted to select a numerical expression, which includes up to one set of non-nested grouping symbols, that represents a calculation expressed with words. Stimulus Guidelines: Expressions use whole numbers. Expressions may include...

Stimulus

The student is presented with a verbal expression that represents a calculation with up to one set of grouping symbols.

Example 1

Example Stem: Which expression correctly shows “12 times the sum of 5 and 7”?

A. 12 × 5 + 7

B. 5 + 7 × 12

C. 12 × (5 + 7)

D. 5 + (7 × 12)

Rubric: (1 point) The student selects the correct expression (e.g., C).