PISA 2012 Released Items
Question 3: SELLING NEWSPAPERS
PM994Q03
John decides to apply for a newspaper seller position. He needs to choose the
Zedland Star
or the
Zedland Daily
.
Which one of the following graphs is a correct representation of how the two
newspapers pay their sellers? Circle A, B, C or D.
A
B
C
D
SELLING NEWSPAPERS SCORING 3
QUESTION INTENT:
Description: Identify correct mathematical models when two linear relationships
are transformed to graphical representations
Mathematical content area: Change and relationships
Context: Occupational
Process: Interpret
Full Credit
Code 1: Graph C.
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No. of newspapers sold
Zedland Star
Zedland Daily
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No. of newspapers sold
Zedland Star
Zedland Daily
Zedland Daily
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