CHAPTER 13 Assessing Mathematics Achievement Assessing Students with

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CHAPTER 13: Assessing Mathematics Achievement Assessing Students with Special Needs Fifth Edition John J.

CHAPTER 13: Assessing Mathematics Achievement Assessing Students with Special Needs Fifth Edition John J. Venn University of North Florida © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Overview • Skills measured by math assessments • Curriculum-based procedures – Math CBM –

Overview • Skills measured by math assessments • Curriculum-based procedures – Math CBM – Curriculum-based assessment • Norm-referenced math tests Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -2

Overview Skills measured by math assessments • Content – Numeration, fractions, algebra, & geometry

Overview Skills measured by math assessments • Content – Numeration, fractions, algebra, & geometry • Operations – Counting, computation, & reasoning • Applications – Measurement, problem solving, money, & time Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -3

Math CBM • A standardized, evidence-based process for – screening – guiding instruction –

Math CBM • A standardized, evidence-based process for – screening – guiding instruction – ongoing progress monitoring • Math CBM Assessment Systems – AIMSWeb – Easy. CBM Mathematics – DIBELS Math Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -4

Math CBM Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004

Math CBM Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -5

Curriculum-Based Assessment Error Pattern Analysis – Gather representative samples – Analyze the errors –

Curriculum-Based Assessment Error Pattern Analysis – Gather representative samples – Analyze the errors – Conduct a diagnostic interview – Record the result & develop an intervention strategy Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -6

Curriculum-Based Assessment • Performance measurement – Calculating a percent correct score with untimed math

Curriculum-Based Assessment • Performance measurement – Calculating a percent correct score with untimed math work – Useful with classwork, homework, class tests • Performance rate scoring – Use of timed probes or tests – Calculating the number of correct responses per minute – Especially useful with math skills students should complete quickly ○ Simple computations, multiplication facts Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -7

Norm-Referenced Tests • Key. Math 3 – Diagnostic Assessment (Key. Math 3 DA) •

Norm-Referenced Tests • Key. Math 3 – Diagnostic Assessment (Key. Math 3 DA) • Comprehensive Mathematics Abilities Test • Test of Early Mathematics Ability, Third Edition Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -8

Key. Math 3 DA • Contains numerous test items to measure math achievement in

Key. Math 3 DA • Contains numerous test items to measure math achievement in – basic content, operations, and applications • Guides scope and sequence in math instruction • Takes 30 to 90 minutes to give • Suitable for students from 4½ to 21 Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -9

Summary • Several comprehensive tests provide in-depth, diagnostic scores and information – Key. Math

Summary • Several comprehensive tests provide in-depth, diagnostic scores and information – Key. Math 3 DA • Math CBM offers brief probes for screening and ongoing progress monitoring • Curriculum-based assessments are useful in the classroom – Error pattern analysis, performance measurement, performance rate scoring Venn. Assessing Students with Special Needs, 5 e. © 2014, 2007, 2004 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 13 -10