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2011-12 NYSAA Administration Period: October 3, 2011 to February 10, 2012
2011-12 NYSAA Scoring Period: March 12, 2012 to May 4, 2012

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Math HS AGLI 41203

Hi,
Question is from AGLI 41203 HS Math - Translate verbal or written phrases into algebraic expressions using numbers and the symbols
Teachers worksheet directions are Read the phrases then write the math sentence using numbers. 1. Wally bought a book for $7.98 and a CD for $12.87
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Question from teacher is should the phrases have digits in them or should they be number words? thanks Lori

RESPONSE: EITHER WAY IS ACCEPTABLE THE WRITTEN PHRASE CAN HAVE THE ACTUAL NUMBERS OR THE NUMBERS WRITTEN OUT AS WORDS OR A COMBINATION EVEN. PLEASE SEE THE EXAMPLES PROVIDED WITH SAT41203A PAGE 23 IN THE HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORKS—ALL OF THE EXAMPLES IN THIS SAMPLE ASSESSMENT TASK HAVE THE ACTUAL NUMBERS IN THE WRITTEN PHRASE.