Asking students to demonstrate development of mathematics knowledge and skills is essential in the learning process and indicates whether or not the goals of education are being met.Ìý Assessment information affects decisions about grades, placement, advancement, instructional needs, and curriculum.Ìý
Formative Assessment
Often called assessmentÌýforÌýlearning, formative assessment provides ongoing feedback between the teacher and student to improve teaching and learning.Ìý Assessment for learning helps students identify their strengths, weaknesses, and target areas for further learning.Ìý It also helps teachers recognize where students are struggling so they can address the problem immediately.
One example of diagnostic formative assessment for Pre-K to Grade 5 is the Early Mathematics Diagnostic Interview (EMDI) tool.Ìý Through this assessment educators can identify strengths and challenges for students leading to appropriate interventions and supports.Ìý The EMDI tool can be found .
Accountability and State Assessment
°Õ³ó±ðÌýfb88 Comprehensive Assessment SystemÌý(MeCAS) provides information about the academic progress of students, schools and the state as a whole.ÌýÌý
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) & International Assessment
fb88 DOE National &ÌýInternational Assessments Webpage: Information regarding fb88’s results, test administration, professional development & training, as well supports and resources.
:ÌýSee the results of the latest administration of the NAEP Mathematics Assessment, as well as additional resources supporting mathematics.