PSSA Open-Ended Question 1

Julia created the coordinate grid below to identify the locations of her house and her friend Carol’s house. Julia’s house is located at (155, 102). Carol’s house is located at (493, 388).




















A. What are the coordinates of the midpoint between the girls’ houses? Show all your work and explain how you know your answer is correct.

B. There is a straight path between the girls’ houses. If Julia and Carol meet at the midpoint between their houses, what distance would each girl have to walk? Round the answer to the nearest yard. Show all your work and explain how you know your answer is correct.

Please recall that you will receive your grade for this assignment by utilizing the PSSA Open-Ended Math Scoring Rubric...