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

Standardized mathematics tests are survey instruments

A variety of informal assessment strategies are available

KeyMath Revised/Normative Update

Stanford Diagnostic Mathematics Test (4th ed.)

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

Comprehensive Mathematical Abilities Test (CMAT)

Diagnostic Test of Arithmetic Strategies (DTAS)

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

Other Informal Strategies

Checklists Informal inventories Error analysis Clinical mathematics interviews Diagnostic probes Criterion-referenced tests Questionnaires and interviews Portfolios

Within the Classroom

Assess curriculum, methods and materials

Interpersonal environment Physical environment

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