5. Assessment for Mathematics
The "Assessments for Mathematics" page is organized into the major topics found listed below. Use the links found listed below to make a quick links to the topics listed on this page:
- Rubrics
- RubiStarOutstanding RubiStar can help the teacher who wants to use rubrics but does not have the time to develop them from scratch. While many teachers want to use rubrics or are experimenting with writing them, they can be quite time-consuming to develop. RubiStar provides generic rubrics that can simply be printed and used for many typical projects and research assignments. RubiStar is unique because it provides these generic rubrics in a format that can be customized: Teachers can change almost all suggested text in the rubric to make it fit their own projects.
- Test Items
- 9th grade Math Practice Questions
This site gives the user access to sample questions generated for practice on the State of Ohio 9th grade math proficiency tests. Is was compiled by the Learning Technologies Project which is linked to NASA. - BasketMath InteractiveInteractive! Good site to assess students K-8 on their math skills. Teacher can give students a certain number to complete and at the end the teacher can get a read out with % and number correct and in correct. Good site for review and practice for students.
- California State Testing PageTest items for California in mathematics are available at this site.
- Exercises in Math ReadinessThis site is sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan. This interactive site provides a pre-college math review for students leaving high school. Math topics range from mental arithmetic through pre-calculus.
- Explore your Knowledge
This site is a fun, interactive site geared towards 4th and 8th graders. They can choose questions either in math or science. - Go Mathematical ChallengeThis site is an actual math challenge site set up by the government. It could be used as an assessment resource or extra credit.
- Harvard's Balanced Assessment in Mathematics
Since 1993, the Balanced Assessment in Mathematics program has been developing innovative mathematics assessment tasks and helping teachers to use them in their classrooms. A more detailed description of the program is available. You can view the library of over 300 assessment tasks for grades K to 12, which you may use in your own classroom for free. - Interactive Assessment Worksheets
These worksheets are designed to help primary school students think through and solve mathematical word problems. Different solution strategies are also presented. - Interactive TestsTests may help to check and improve one's knowledge and abilities. These pages are devoted to a number of tests, available in several types: Multiple choice test with exactly one correct answer for each question, evaluation; Multiple choice test with several correct answers for each question, evaluation; Puzzle; Association of categories; Interactive test of other type.
- Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment SystemThis site has test items for a variety of grades. The items are very good.
- Math QuizzesThis site has quizzes for mathematics at all levels. The quizzes are interactive for students to use. Test items are available for teachers.
- Math Tests from www.DoYourMath.com
This site allows the user to access interactive practice tests geared primarily toward the PSAT, SAT, and AP Calculus. The user will log in and then take a test in multiple choice format.. - Math WizzOutstanding: This site is for students to self assess, and for the teachers assessment of the students understanding of the topics being solved. Site offers students the ability to apply what they have learned. If they have a problem remembering how to solve the problems they can click on the I need help link. It will take them to a tutorial where they can get an example of the type of problem they are trying to solve. Offers students an opportunity to use the internet to practice the problems they learned. Students may also take tests online. Students simply click on the mathematics topic that they want to work on and the practice page will pop up. Students will have fun while working on the grade level GLECs.
- Multiple State Test ItemsThis site has sample mathematics test items from seventeen states for teachers to choose from.
- NAEP Mathematics Assessment ExamplesThis is the site of examples used on NAEP assessments in Mathematics.
- New York State Intermediate Test
This site contains a complete copy of New York's proficiency test. It is a PDF file and contains answers. Good review for MEAP. - Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)
PALM is an on-line, standards-based, continually updated resource bank of math performance assessment tasks indexed via indexed via the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). At this site assessments are available for both Math and Science. After selecting the standards to be assessed, it will provide tasks to be assessed along with a rubric to assess the task. - Tests: Maths On Line
Tests may help to check and improve one's knowledge and abilities. These pages are devoted to a number of tests, coming in several types: Multiple choice test with exactly one correct answer for each question, Multiple choice test with several correct answers for each question, Puzzle, Association of categories, Interactive test of other type. - Texas Education AgencyInteractive site with realeased test items for grade 3 - 11 in math.
- That QuizOutstanding: This site has quizzes on integers, fractions, concepts and geometry. This is an interactive site for students and teachers to use.
- TIMSS
Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) is a research project sponsored by the International Assossication for the Evaluation of Education Acheivement. A quick 25 question quiz is provided by grade level in either math or science. Grade levels are divided into three categories; grades 3,4; grades 7,8; grade 12. Questions are similar to the MEAP. - TIMSS 2003 Released Test ItemsTIMSS test items that were released in 2003 for the fourth and eighth grades in mathematics and science.
- TIMSS--Sample High School Advanced Mathematics Test (Grade 12)
This is a 25 question assessment that tests the student's knowledge of advanced Algebra topics. - Trends in TIMMSThis site has additional test items for fourth and eighth grades. It is a good database of items.
- Virginia State Standards of Learning
This site is very interactive. There are a number of different categories that can be chosen such as number of questions, specific topics, grade level and a lot more. Good site for MEAP review. - Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
This is just like the TV game "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", but only has science and math questions. Fun, interactive game. Focus is towards grades 7-9.
- 9th grade Math Practice Questions
- Test Taking Skills
- Getting Ready for Your Math Final
This site lists 7 steps to use when preparing to take a math final exam. There is also a link at the bottom of the page to access many other sites that address test taking and study skills. - Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
This site maintained by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OFEDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT is designed as a guide for parents who want to help their child improve test taking skills and study skills. It includes sections on avoiding test anxiety, do's and don'ts, and what to do after the test. - Improving Math Study and Test Taking Skills
This site lists test preparation skills by dividing information into two categories: "10 Steps to Better Test Taking" and "6 Types of Test-Taking Errors." - Practice and Prepare for Math Tests ...and Other Assessments Take the Locator Test, then --after you receive your results-- use this guide to locate the specific skills you need to review by checking the topics you missed on the test.
- Survival Strategies for Taking Tests
This site lists 13 strategies for improving test taking skills. The first three tips list things to do "Before You Begin" and then lists ten tips for "Taking A Test." This a a very simple list of effective means to improve test taking skills. - Test Taking Skills
This site is full of games, brain teasers, and puzzles that will enhance thinking skills. Improving and enhancing thinking skills will most always improve study skills and test taking skills. - TEST TAKING SKILLS: EFFECTIVE STUDY TECHNIQUES FOR ESSAY TESTS
This site gives tips and study techniques to use while preparing to take essay tests. This site would apply to any and all subject areas. - Test Taking Tips
This site, "Test Taking Tips," will help you study better and improve your test taking skills. Whether you're a high school or college student, tests are unavoidable. Learning proper studying and test taking techniques are a vital part of improving your grade and academic success. This site will help you with not only Test Taking Tips, but also includes links to Study Tips and Note Taking.
- Getting Ready for Your Math Final