HSPA Math Macro 4a:
Recognizing, creating, and extending a variety
of patterns
Sample Open-ended
Item #2
| Analyze the pattern below. What letter
will be in the 76th position? Show your work
and explain your answer.
M A T H M A T H M A
T H M A …
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"0" Response
This response scored a "0"
because it does not present the correct answer, and it show little
understanding of using appropriate math to figure out patterns.
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"1" Response
These responses scored a "1"
because they don't apply the appropriate logic to predicting letters
based on the pattern, though a limited understanding is identified
through the correct math equation employed.
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"3" Response
This response scored a "3"
because the answer is correct and the explanation clearly indicates
that the proper calculations and logic were employed.
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