Original Project
Models
A model of something is similar to but not exactly like the thing being modeled.
Item MO025003: A model sometimes looks quite different from the object it is supposed to represent.
Which of the following statements about models is TRUE?
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Making models look more like the objects they represent always makes
them better models. -
The main difference between a model and the object it represents is that
the model is a different size. - Models sometimes look quite different from the objects they represent.
- Models must be made of the same material as the objects they represent.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1482 | 9396 | 16% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 989 | 5830 | 17% |
| 9–12 | 492 | 3549 | 14% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 682 | 4486 | 15% |
| Female | 755 | 4711 | 16% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1290 | 8442 | 15% |
| Other | 148 | 730 | 20% |