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Mathematics

Target G

Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system.

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

Measurement and Data

Standards

MD-1
Supporting

Standards

  • MD-1

    Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Clarifications

Tasks for this target ask students to convert measurements and should be used to provide context for the assessment of 5.NBT Target D. Some tasks will involve contextual problems and will contribute evidence for...

Range Achievement Level Descriptors

Evidence Required

  • 1

    The student converts units of linear measure within a single measurement system.

  • 2

    The student converts units of weight/mass measure within a single measurement system.

  • 3

    The student converts units of liquid volume measure within a single measurement system.

  • 4

    The student converts units of time measure within a single measurement system.

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...

Allowable Item Types

  • Equation/Numeric

Allowable Stimulus Materials

None

Key/Construct Relevant Vocabulary

mass, weight, length, time, kilometer, meter, centimeter, kilogram, gram, liter, milliliter, inch, foot, yard, mile, ounce, pound, cup, pint, quart, gallon, hour, minute, second

Allowable Tools

None

Target-Specific Attributes

Metric or customary units (length, mass, liquid, time) Measurement conversions are within a single system including kilometer (km), meter (m), centimeter (cm), kilogram (kg), gram (g), liter (L), milliliter (mL), inch (in), foot (ft), yard...

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 will involve contextual problems and will contribute evidence for Claim 2 or Claim 4.

Task Models

Task Model 1a

  • Item Types

    Equation/Numeric

  • Depth of Knowledge

    M-DOK1

  • Standards

    MD-1

Target Evidence Statement

  • The student converts units of linear measure within a single measurement system.

  • Allowable Tools

    None

Task Description

Prompt Features: The student is prompted to convert a unit of linear measure to a larger or smaller unit within the same system. Stimulus Guidelines: Measurement conversions are within a single system including kilometer (km), meter...

Stimulus

The stem presents a length measurement in customary units.

Example 1

Example Stem: Enter the number of inches equal to 7 yards.

Rubric: (1 point) The student correctly converts from one measurement to another measurement (e.g., 252).