Content Area: Math

 

Index: 4.3D Grade 4 CPI 2

 

Standard: 4.3 - Patterns and Algebra

 

Strand: D - Procedures

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 2 - The student will understand and use the concepts of equals, less than, and greater than in simple number sentences

             ·        Symbols ( = , < , > )

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Assessment Question:

 

·        Allison and Michele each had $5.00 to spend at the bookstore. Allison bought a book that cost $3.50 and Michele bought a book that cost $4.25. Which of the following correctly compares the amount of money each girl has left?

o       A. $5.00 - $3.50 < $5.00 - $4.25

o       B. $5.00 - $4.25 > $5.00 - $3.50

o       C. $5.00 - $3.50 > $5.00 - $4.25

o       D. $5.00 - $4.25 = $5.00 - $3.50 

 

The correct answer is C.