ACCESS POINT (intermediate): 6.EE.I. Student will identify an algebraic equation that
represents a real-world problem involving addition where the variable represents the sum.
Requirements:
 Every performance task must have at least five unique items.
 Each item must include at least one different addend.
 In a multiple-choice item, a minimum of three answer choices must be
provided.
o Distractors must be algebraic equations.
Restrictions: None
Items/Questions
Sam had 3 pencils. His mom gave him 5 more. How many pencils did Sam have then?
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4+3=p
2+4=p
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3+5=p
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Jose had 6 candy bars. His sister gave him 2 more. How many candy bars did Jose have then?
Which equation shows the number of candy bars Jose has in all?
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6+2=p
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3+6=c
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5+1=c
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Gabe had 3 footballs. He got 2 more for his birthday. How many footballs did he have then?
Which equation shows the number of footballs Gabe has in all?
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4+2=f
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3+3=f
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3+2=f
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Sue had 3 friends. At camp, she made 3 more friends. How many friends does Sue have now?
Which equation shows the number of friends Sue has in all?
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3+3=f
2+2=f
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1+2=f
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Mary had 2 mice. They had 3 babies. How many mice does she have now?
Which equation shows the number of mice Mary has in all?
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2+3=m
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2+2=m
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1+2=m
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