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The following question is an example of Smarter Balanced item tasks released on October 9, 2012. To browse through interactive, computer-enhanced items, please visit http://www.smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/.

Grade 3 Mathematics Sample Item

A roller skating team has 10 members. Each team member has 2 skates. Each skate has 4 wheels. What is the total number of skate wheels that the team has?

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We will be posting new sample items weekly, so check back regularly!




Sample Items and Performance Tasks

The Smarter Balanced sample items and performance tasks will be accessed through SmarterBalanced.org beginning October 9, 2012. The samples will be displayed in a simulated test platform that will allow users to interact with and score selected items and tasks. The site will be compatible with common Internet browsers, and a full list of compatible browsers will be available. In addition,  Smarter Balanced is working with software developers to convert graphics into a format that is compatible with popular tablet devices. Regardless of the requirements to access the sample items and tasks, a variety of eligible computers and tablet devices will be compatible with the operational assessment in the 2014-15 school year.

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  • ELA/literacy Grade 6 Sample Items
  • ELA/literacy Grade  7 Sample Items
  • ELA/literacy Grade 8 Sample Items
  • ELA/literacy Grades 9-11 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 3 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 4 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 5 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 6 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 7 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grade 8 Sample Items
  • Mathematics Grades 9-11 Sample Items

 

 
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