How to Use This Guide HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Let’s get started! ✽ Get it together! This guide Pen or pencil Highlighter Paper ✽ Gather materials Classroom notebooks Textbooks ✽ space Find a comfortable place to sit. Use good lighting. Time to focus—no TV, games, or phones! ✽ Study time Set some time after school. Set a goal—how long are you to study? Remember—you cannot do this all at one time. a little at a time every day. ✽ Study buddy Work with a friend, sister, brother, parent—anyone who can help! Ask questions—it is better to ask now and get answers. Make sure you know what you need to do—read the directions before you start. Ask your teacher if you need help.
Item 3 Technology-Enhanced This question has two parts . First, answer part A . Then, answer part B . Part A Which word BEST describes Greta’s mother? . warm . . talented D . forgiving Part B Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in part A? . “Yes, and it will all be fine,” said Greta’s mother, and she walked back toward the living room. . The was pouring out of her mother’s fingers, but she was looking straight ahead with her head cocked slightly to the right. . “You might be right,” Greta’s mother said, and she stole a quick look at her daughter. . felt like her mother had just told her a secret, and a bubble of warmth rose inside her. Item 4 Constructed-Response What is the theme of “The Piano,” and how does the author reveal this theme? Use details from the story to support your answer . Write your answer on the lines provided . Item 5 Extended Constructed-Response Write an ending to the story that starts with Greta’s mother saying to Greta, “Now tell me why you were so upset when you saw the piano .” Be sure that your ending naturally from the rest of the story . Use dialogue and descriptions in your answer . Write your answer on the lines provided . Unit 2: Reading Informational Text READING PASSAGES: INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Equivalent fractions are created by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number, is the same as multiplying the fraction by 1. For example, × 4) = 4 so is equivalent to . The fraction now includes a different number of × 4) 8 parts and the parts are different sizes, but the value remains the same. (NF.1) Compare: Determine the value or size of two fractions to see which fraction is larger. Fractions can be compared by looking at the number of equal parts and the size of the equal parts of the same size whole. Greater than: If a fraction is larger in size and value, use the symbol >. Less than: If a fraction is smaller in size and value, use the symbol <. Equal to: If the fractions are the same size (equivalent fractions), use the symbol =. (NF.2) Fractions with different numerators and denominators can be compared in two ways. Using the same strategies for creating equivalent fractions, create a common denominator or common numerator between the two fractions. Or, both fractions can be compared to a benchmark fraction such as . (NF.2) Important Tips When comparing fractions, use both the numerator and the denominator to find the of the fraction. The numerator tells the number of parts out of the whole, and the denominator tells the size of each part. Fractions in a comparison must represent parts of the same whole. When using models to compare fractions, use models that are the same size and shape. Sample 8–10 Item 8 Selected-Response Look at the model . Which fraction is equivalent to the shaded part of this model? A . B . . .
0 The response achieves the following: The response demonstrates limited to no understanding of decomposing a sum of fractions. Response is incorrect. Response shows no application of a strategy. Mathematical ideas cannot be interpreted or lack sufficient evidence to support even a limited understanding. Exemplar Response Points Awarded Sample Response 2 Kate’s equation is correct. All the fractions have the same denominator, so you just have to add the numerators to get the sum. Kate added numerators 2, 1, and 1, so the numerator in her fraction is 4. OR other valid explanation 1 Kate’s equation is correct. OR provides an invalid explanation. 0 Response is irrelevant, inappropriate, or not provided. Item 17 Points Description