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Mathematics

Target G

Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables

Sample Item

Grade 6

Test

Claim 1

Concepts and Procedures

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

Grade

Grade 6

Content Domain

Expressions & Equations

Standards

EE-9
Major

Standards

  • EE-9

    Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms...

Clarifications

Tasks for this target will ask students to select or write an equation that expresses one quantity in terms of another. Some tasks will target the relationship between the variables in an equation and...

Range Achievement Level Descriptors

Evidence Required

  • 1

    The student writes an equation to express one quantity versus another quantity using dependent and independent...

  • 2

    The student identifies the relationship between dependent and independent variables from graphs and tables and relates...

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
  • Matching Tables
  • Fill-In Table

Allowable Stimulus Materials

graphs, tables

Key/Construct Relevant Vocabulary

variable, equation, inequality, dependent variable, independent variable, relation

Allowable Tools

Calculator

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 1

  • Item Types

    Equation/Numeric

  • Depth of Knowledge

    M-DOK2

  • Standards

    EE-9

Target Evidence Statement

  • The student writes an equation to express one quantity versus another quantity using dependent and independent variables.

  • Allowable Tools

    Calculator

Task Description

Prompt Features: The student is prompted to give an equation that uses dependent and independent variables to relate two quantities. Stimulus Guidelines: Equations should be in the form of y = kx or y = x...

Stimulus

The student is presented with independent and dependent quantities in a real-world context.

Example 1

Example Stem: Emily studies 40 minutes after lunch for a science exam. She studies x more minutes that evening.

Enter an equation that represents the total number of minutes, y, Emily studies for the science exam.

Rubric: (1 point) Student gives a correct equation (e.g., 40 + x = y).