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Chapter 12

Chapter 12. Mathematics. Purposes for Assessing Mathematics. Part of school achievement Aids in planning instruction Investigate interactions between the student and math tasks Skill Areas Computation Problem solving. Current Practices.

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Chapter 12

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  1. Chapter 12 Mathematics

  2. Purposes for Assessing Mathematics • Part of school achievement • Aids in planning instruction • Investigate interactions between the student and math tasks • Skill Areas • Computation • Problem solving

  3. Current Practices • Standardized mathematics tests are survey instruments • A variety of informal assessment strategies are available

  4. KeyMath Revised/Normative Update

  5. Stanford Diagnostic Mathematics Test (4th ed.)

  6. Test of Mathematical Abilities (2nd ed.) (TOMA–2)

  7. Comprehensive Mathematical Abilities Test (CMAT)

  8. Diagnostic Test of Arithmetic Strategies (DTAS)

  9. Curriculum-Based Measures • Monitoring Basic Skills Progress (MBSP) • Measures basic skills in reading and math • Timed tests are recommended twice a week • Skills profile of skills mastered and not mastered

  10. Other Informal Strategies • Checklists • Informal inventories • Error analysis • Clinical mathematics interviews • Diagnostic probes • Criterion-referenced tests • Questionnaires and interviews • Portfolios

  11. Within the Classroom • Assess curriculum, methods and materials • Interpersonal environment • Physical environment

  12. Answering the Assessment Questions • Tools vary in content and depth of coverage • Influences and is influenced by other academic areas • Requires the use of a variety of tools

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