Grade 5 Math: Clay Pottery Task.pdf

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium's Clay Pottery Performance Task for Grade 5 Mathematics involves a chart showing the amount of clay needed for different pottery projects. The task requires students to answer multiple-choice questions and create plans to use a given amount of clay.

The first question asks students to identify which project needs the most clay. The correct answer is the Dinner Plate, which requires 4.5 pounds of clay. This question assesses students' ability to compare fractions and understand the context of the task.

The second question asks students to determine how much more clay is needed to make a large bowl than a small bowl. The correct answer is 1.75 pounds. This question assesses students' ability to perform calculations and compare quantities.

The third question asks students to determine the least number of blocks of clay needed to make 6 mugs, given that each block contains 1 pound of clay. The correct answer is 6 blocks, as each mug requires 0.75 pounds of clay. This question assesses students' ability to perform calculations and understand the concept of blocks.

The fourth question asks students to describe a plan for Lizzie to use 12 pounds of clay to make projects from the chart, showing how she will use exactly 12 pounds of clay with this plan. This question assesses students' ability to create a plan and perform calculations.

The fifth question asks students to make a plan for Zela to use no more than 12 pounds of clay to make 6 mugs and 6 bowls that are smaller than the bowls in the chart. The plan should state how much clay Zela should use for each of her smaller bowls. This question assesses students' ability to create a plan and perform calculations.

The scoring guide provides a rubric for assessing student responses, with a focus on the mathematical practices of modeling, problem-solving, and reasoning. The task is designed to assess students' understanding of fractions, comparison, and calculation, as well as their ability to create plans and perform calculations.