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Grade 8 Math: Geometry Tiling

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Geometry Tiling Introduction

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Grade 8 Math: Geometry Tiling

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Geometry Tiling Item 1

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Geometry Tiling Item 1 Sample Answer

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1: Making a Symmetrical Pattern

Correct Response

Both quadrants correctly shaded (pattern shaded or demarcated in some way making symmetrical pattern about both axes, AB and CD)

Partial Response

One of the two quadrants correctly shaded

Incorrect Response

Other

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Grade 8 Math: Geometry Tiling

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Geometry Tiling Item 2 Introduction

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Geometry Tiling Item 2

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Geometry Tiling Item 2 Sample Answer

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2: Identify Cell with Letter

Correct Response

D (including drawing of tile D)

Incorrect Responses

A, B, or C (including drawings)
Other incorrect

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Grade 8 Math: Geometry Tiling

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Geometry Tiling Item 3

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Geometry Tiling Item 3 Sample Answer

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3: Produce a Pattern Using Letters

Correct Response

All cells are correct with symmetrical geometric pattern about both axes, PQ and RS (letters or drawings)

Partial Responses

With respect to at least one of the original tiles the other three tiles are correct

Incorrect Responses

Letters placed symmetrically with respect to both PQ and RS
Other incorrect

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