Stimulus define the types of stimulus materials that should be used in the items, including the appropriate use of graphic materials and item context or Attributes content. Response define the characteristics of the answers that a student must choose or provide. Attributes Sample Items are provided for each type of question assessed. The correct answer for all sample items is provided. II. Individual Benchmark Specifications Algebra Reporting Category Standard Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions Benchmark MAFS.912.A-APR.1.1 Number Benchmark Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. N/A Also Assesses Item Types Selected Response (Multiple Choice), Short Answer Low Cognitive Complexity Level Students will add, subtract, and multiply polynomials using the distribution Benchmark Clarification property. Polynomials will have rational coefficients. Content Limits Stimulus Items may be set in real world situation or mathematical context. Attributes None Specified Response Attributes
Stimulus Attributes define the types of stimulus materials that should be used in the items, including the appropriate use of graphic materials and item context or content. Response Attributes define the characteristics of the answers that a student must choose or provide. Sample Items are provided for each type of question assessed. The correct answer for all sample items is provided. II. Individual Benchmark Specifications Reporting Category Algebra Standard Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions Benchmark Number MAFS.912.A-APR.1.1 Benchmark Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. Also Assesses N/A Item Types Selected Response (Multiple Choice), Short Answer Cognitive Complexity Level Low Benchmark Clarification Students will add, subtract, and multiply polynomials using the distribution property. Content Limits Polynomials will have rational coefficients. Stimulus Attributes Items may be set in real world situation or mathematical context. Response Attributes None Specified