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This assessment provides a unique perspective on mathematical problem-solving, specifically focusing on the fraction of the rectangle ABCD that is shaded. Using visual aids, it encourages students to analyze and solve for the shaded area and explore multiple choice answers: 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2. This exercise aligns with educational standards and cognitive assessments outlined by NCES and references key literature on assessment problems, such as works by Dekker & Querelle (2002).
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Assessment: A Different Perspective Gail Burrill Michigan State University
In the figure below, what fraction of the rectangle ABCD is shaded? A B 1/6 1/5 1/4 1/3 e) 1/2 C D NCES, 1996
References • Dekker,T. & Querelle, N. (2002). Great assessment problems (and how to solve them). CATCH project www.fi.uu.nl/catch • National Center for Educational Statistics. National Assessment of Educational Progress. (1996). Released item.