Math Resources: Assessments To Inform Present Levels

Math Resources:Assessments toInform PresentLevelsAny reference herein to any vendor, product, or service by trade name,trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply theendorsement, recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department ofEducation.Erin LaverySpecial Populations & Student SupportMay 2018

Document UseThis document has been designed to provide various mathassessments that will inform PLEPs (Present Levels ofEducational Performance) for the IEP writing process. ThePLEP should provide the foundation for the data-baseddecisions the IEP team is required to make with regard to astudent’s goals, supports, accommodations, modifications,and services for the next year. The PLEP also providesinformation for selecting appropriate interventions andsupports and services, including the least restrictiveenvironment (LRE).This document will assist the educator in choosingappropriate assessments to inform each PLEP (i.e., basicreading, reading fluency, and reading comprehension) andultimately inform aligned, deficit-based interventions in thearea of reading.Formatting Note:The notation “4:0-24:11” means 4 years 0 months through24 years 11 months.This document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation, or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Math Areas of DeficitMath areas of deficit include math calculation and mathproblem solving. Math calculation is the knowledge andretrieval of facts and the application of procedural knowledgein calculation. Math problem solving involves usingmathematical computation skills, language, reasoning,reading, and visual-spatial skills in solving problems; andapplying mathematical knowledge at the conceptual level.Many of the assessments included in this document includecomponents of both math calculation and math problemsolving. In many cases, the distinction between mathcalculation and math problem solving is determined by howthe skill is being used. For example, assessment of fractionoperations would fall under math calculation; however,assessment of fractions used in the context of measurementwould fall under math problem solving. Therefore, it is crucialthat school teams use a variety of assessment information,including diagnostic assessments, to determine the student’smost foundational skill deficit and intervene appropriately.Source: RTI2 Implementation Guide

Math Areas of DeficitThe following chart is intended as a guide for helpingdetermine a student’s deficit. Additional information can befound in the RTI2 Implementation Guide (p.217-218) and theMath Rubric.Area ofDeficitAssociated DeficitsDeficits in number senseand operations, one-to-onecorrespondence; learningand remembering ly Assessed Skills*Counting and cardinalityPlace valueBasic factsMulti-digit operationsFraction and decimaloperationsRatios and ratesIntegers and rationalnumbersExponentsExpressions and equationsAlgebraic operationsDifficulty identifyingApplication of calculationimportant information;skillsfiltering out unimportantComparing quantitiesinformation and determining Using place valuenecessary steps in problem Timesolving; deficits in mathMoneyvocabulary andMeasurement/GeometrymathematicalWord problemsmetacognition (i.e., theinability to monitor one’sown learning)*This is not an exhaustive list.Source: RTI2 Implementation Guide

Table of ContentsMath AssessmentsAimswebAimsweb h-3KTEA-2PAL-II MathStar MathTOMA-3WIAT-IIIWJ-IV AchievementWRAT-4This document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Academic Improvement MeasurementSystem (AIMSweb) AgesEarly Numeracy: Grades K-1 Math: Grades 2-8Administration & Time 1-25 minutes per subtest1:1 administration for Early Numeracy measures Group administration for Math measures May be computer or paper administrationPurpose To screen all students (universal screening tool) To progress monitor broad progress To identify skill-level needs (some subtests)English Learner (EL) OptionsSpanish Options: Early Numeracy MathAdditional InformationHigh school norms included (see TDOE guidance document forhigh school)Early Numeracy Test of Early NumeracyMath Math Computation (M-COMP) Mathematics Concepts and Applications (MCAP)This document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Academic Improvement MeasurementSystem Plus (AIMSweb Plus)AgesGrades K-8 Administration & Time 1-25 minutes per subtestComputer or paper administrationPurpose Universal screening tool Broad outcome progress monitorSome subtests identify skill-level needsEL OptionsSpanish OptionsAdditional InformationHigh school norms included (see TDOE guidance document forhigh school) Early NumeracyNumber Naming FluencyQuantity Total FluencyQuantity Difference FluencyConcepts and ApplicationsNumber Comparison FluencyMath Facts Fluency – 1 digitMath Facts Fluency – TensGrades 2-8 Number Comparison Fluency Mental Computation Fluency Concepts and ApplicationsThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Basic Achievement Skills Inventory(BASI)Ages Comprehensive version: 8:0-80:0 Survey version: Grades 3-12 Administration & Time 115 minutes for complete battery 20-35 minutes per subtestPurposeComprehensive version:Determine academic strengths and weaknesses Monitor student progressSurvey version: Gain quick overview of achievement Screen for giftednessAdditional InformationCan choose comprehensive or survey version based onpurpose of assessment Publication date is 2004Comprehensive Version Math Computation Math ApplicationSurvey Version MathThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Brigance Comprehensive Inventory ofBasic Skills (CIBS-II)AgesGrades Pre-K-9 Administration & Time 15-30 minutes per subtest (highly flexible) 1:1 or group administrationPurposeAssess students' strengths and needs in the classroom Inform PLEPs and goalsEL OptionsBrigance ABS-R (Assessment of Basic Skills-Revised, Spanish edition) for gradesPK-9Additional InformationMany subtests across multiple domains available Number and operationsAlgebraGeometryMeasurement Data analysis and probabilityThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Comprehensive Mathematical AbilitiesTest (CMAT)Ages7:0-18:11Administration & Time 30-120 minutes 1:1 administrationPurposeAssess individual math strengths and weaknesses, including for higher level mathstudentsAdditional Information National age- and grade-based norms available Can select 2-12 subtests according to need Core roblem SolvingCharts, Tables, and Graphs Supplemental SubtestsRational NumbersAlgebraGeometryTimeMoneyMeasurementThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Comprehensive Testing Program(CTP4/CTP Online by ERB)AgesGrades 1-11(some subtests begin in grade 3) Administration & Time 2 ½-4 hoursGroup administration (paper or online) StandardizedPurposeTo assess high-achieving students on content and conceptual knowledge Additional Information Gives percentile ranks based on national normsPrimarily normed on private school students in the northeast Mathematics (Grades 1-11) Quantitative Reasoning (Grades 3-11)This document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Diagnostic Achievement Battery, 4thEdition (DAB-4)Ages:6:0-14:11 Administration & Time 60-120 minutes1:1 or small group administration, depending on the subtest Standardized Purpose Assess academic abilitiesDetermine student strengths and weaknesses Document student progressAdditional InformationProvides standard scores, percentile ranks, and age/grade equivalents Math Reasoning Math CalculationThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Diagnostic Achievement Battery –Intermediate (DAB-I)Ages13:0-17:11Administration & Time 60-90 minutes 1:1 Standardized PurposeAssess academic abilitiesInform remediation planningAdditional InformationProvides standard scores, percentile ranks, and age/grade equivalents Math Reasoning Math CalculationThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Easy CBMAgesGrades K-8Administration & Time 8-45 minutes per subtest Paper/pencil or online Group administration Purpose Universal screening tool Broad outcome progress monitorSome subtests identify skill-level needsEL OptionsSpanish Additional InformationNorms included for K-8 (see TDOE guidance document for high school) NCTM and CCSS Math universal screening availableScreening Measures NCTM CCSS MathProgress Monitoring Measures Numbers & Operations Geometry Measurement Geometry, Measurement,Algebra Numbers, Operations,Algebra, & Geometry Numbers, Operations, andAlgebra Algebra Numbers, Operations, andRatios Geometry & Measurement Data Analysis, Numbers,Operations, and Algebra CCSS MathThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Hammill Multiability Achievement Test(HAMAT)Ages7:0-17:11Administration & Time 30-60 minutes 1:1 administration Purpose Assess academic abilitiesDetermine student strengths and weaknessesAdditional InformationNormed in 1998 Mathematics (computation)This document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

KeyMath-3 DiagnosticAges 4:6-21:11 Grades K-12Administration & Time 30-90 minutes 1:1 administration Paper/pencil PurposeTo diagnose mathematical weaknesses To monitor growth and progressAdditional Information Nationally normed Composite provides standard scores, age/gradeequivalents, percentile ranks, and growth scale values NumerationAlgebraGeometryMeasurementData Analysis & ProbabilityMental Computation and Estimation Written Computation: Addition and Subtraction Written Computation: Multiplication andDivision Foundations of Problem Solving Applied Problem SolvingThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Kaufman Test of EducationalAchievement, Second Edition (KTEA-II)Ages4:0-25:11Administration & Time 15-85 minutes Paper/pencil or online PurposeIn-depth assessment of key academic skillsIdentifying and remediating learning gaps Measuring student progressAdditional InformationWeb-based or manual scoring Math Concepts and Applications Math ComputationThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Process Assessment of the Learner- SecondEdition: Diagnostics for Math (PAL-II)AgesGrades K-6 Administration & TimeTime varies depending on subtests used Paper/pencilPurposeInvestigate cognitive processes related to math Provide diagnostics of math weaknesses Inform PLEPs and goalsAdditional InformationCan be used briefly or comprehensively Oral CountingPlace ValuePart-Whole Relationships (Time)Fact Retrieval Computation OperationsMulti-Step Problem SolvingQuantitative Working MemoryPart-Whole Fractions and Mixed NumbersThis document is provided for reference only. Mention does not imply endorsement,recommendation or approval of the Tennessee Department of Education.