Short-answer Item 1 (SA-1)
Objective:	List major figures and events associated with European exploration, conflict, and
Colonization.	
Given:		
Question Stem:	What was the primary motivation for European colonization of North America?	
	Place instructions in the space below. Be EXPLICIT with directions necessary for the candidate to know exactly how to formulate an answer.	
Instructions:	Write the one, primary motivation for the European colonization of North America.	

Type the correct response in the row titled Key. Remember, the answer must contain a few words or numbers rather than a lengthy explanation. 
 	
Key	Acceptable answers: Depletion of resources, Needed more space, land was overused, overpopulation	

Short-answer Item 2 (SA-2)
Objective:	Compute the mean, median, mode, and range of a collection of data.	
Given:	5,6,7,8,10,12	
Question Stem:	What is the mean of the 6 numbers [5,6,7,8,10,12]?	
	Place instructions in the space below. Be EXPLICIT about the unit of measurement required (gallons, inches, etc.), the number of decimal places required, or any other direction necessary for the candidate to know exactly how to formulate an answer.	
Instructions:	Compute the mean of the numbers listed above.	

Type the correct response in the row titled Correct. Remember, the answer must be strictly numeric. The candidate will be unable to enter any text information. That is why it is essential for the instructions to be completely clear.
	
Key	8	

Short-answer Item 3 (SA-3)
Objective:	Solve problems involving linear functions.	
Given:	 	
Question Stem:	What is the solution to the linear function g(x)=8x-3 where g(-5)?	
	Place instructions in the space below. Be EXPLICIT about the unit of measurement required (gallons, inches, etc.), the number of decimal places required, or any other direction necessary for the candidate to know exactly how to formulate an answer.	
Instructions:	Given the function g described by g(x) = 8x – 3 find g(-5). Write your numeric answer below.	

Type the correct response in the row titled Correct. Remember, the answer must be strictly numeric. The candidate will be unable to enter any text information. That is why it is essential for the instructions to be completely clear.
	
Key	-43