Math in a Basket 4th Grade Pre-Assessment (Craig Williams)

2) What is the length of the rectangle above?

3 inches

3 ½ inches

3 ¼ inches

3 ⅛ inches

3) Each weaver is a 1/2 inch tall. How tall will a basket with 6 weavers be?

6 ½ inches

6 inches

4 inches

3 inches

4) Many scientists and artists use the Engineering Design Process to solve problems. Choose the answer that has the correct order for the Engineering Design Process.

Ask, Imagine Solutions, Plan, Create, Test, Improve

Create, Test, Imagine Solutions, Ask, Plan, Improve

Create, Test, Improve, Ask, Imagine Solutions, Plan

Plan, Ask, Imagine Solutions, Create, Improve, Test

5) Find the perimeter of the rectangle.

1 ½ inches

3 ½ inches squared

7 inches

6 ½ inches

6) I don't want to waste materials. If I need one more 28 inch weaver, I should cut this one from:

60 inch length of reed

48 inch length of reed

36 inch length of reed

Any length of reed above, it doesn't matter

7) Your teacher says that you are going to weave a basket on your own. What would be the best first step to take?

Ask a classmate what their favorite color is.

Review your pattern card to see if you have all the materials.

Check your craftsmanship.

Figure out how you can improve your basket.

8) Which set of colors are all warm colors?

Green, Blue, Violet

Red, Orange, Yellow

Red, Blue, Yellow

9) To me, the best definition of group identity is:

Individual characteristics that make a person unique

Characteristics that people from a certain culture share

Characteristics that a group of people have in common

A type of basket you weave

10) What are spokes in basket weaving?

The vertical reed on a basket that works like a skeleton to create height.

The horizontal reed on a basket that you weave around your basket.

The perimeter of your basket.

The material used to twine your base.

11) When weaving a plain-weave basket, what pattern do you use?

Under-over-under-over

Under-over-over-under

None; you don't use a pattern

Any pattern you want

12) When weaving a basket, which step comes last?

Cut spokes and weavers.

Latch the rim.

Up-set the base.

Weave the base.

13) Why do people weave baskets?

To gather food

For storage

For art

All of the above

Please think about this Math in a Basket project and answer the following questions. There are no right or wrong answers! This just lets us know where the class might need a little extra help.

14) When I am doing a project in class, I can explain what I'm supposed to do.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

15) I can think of new ideas when I need to do a project in class.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

16) I can explain my ideas using facts and details.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

17) I can share my ideas with my group.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

18) I can listen to the ideas of other people in my group.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

19) I can help my group make something unique and useful.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

20) I can stay focused until my project is finished.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

21) I don't give up, even when I'm frustrated.

1. Still learning

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

Math in a Basket 4th Grade Pre-Assessment (Craig Williams)

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