General Mathematics Sites

1. Mathematics Games and Student Activities
2. Mathematics Lessons Plans
3. Interactive Learning and Problem Solving Activities
4. Word Searches and Puzzles in Mathematics
5. Assessment for Mathematics
6. Concept Maps for Mathematics
7. Misconceptions 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:

1. Rubrics
2. Test Items
3. Test Taking Skills

1. Rubrics
   1. Chicago Public Schools Rubric Bank
      Each rubric in the rubric bank is identified by a three-digit number, the first digit of which indicates the subject area (see the chart above);  a few rubrics are listed more than once under different subjects.  All of these rubrics  begin with the highest possible score, with other score points listed in descending order.  Analytic rubrics have each scale listed separately.  Each rubric listing also includes the subject(s) and grade level(s) for which the rubric was developed, the number of rating scales and the length of each scale.
   2. Discovery School Assessments and Rubrics
      Now that we are using the Internet in the classroom to support instruction, it is important the area of assessment be addressed. One usable method for teachers is to provide a rubric for student use and for both formative and summative assessment purposes. Another is to provide some type of graphic organizer. Below you will find a collection of assessment rubrics and graphic organizers that may be helpful to you as you design your own. Let me know if you have one you would like to share! A book dealing with both the theoretical and practical design of rubrics is the ASCD publication.
   3. RubiStar
   Outstanding 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.
    
2. Test Items

   1. 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.
   2. BasketMath Interactive
   Interactive! 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.
   3. California State Testing Page
   Test items for California in mathematics are available at this site.
   4. Elementary/Intermediate Mathematics Archive New York State
   This is an archive of New York State test items for mathematics.
   5. Exercises in Math Readiness
   This 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.
   6. 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.
   7. Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test
      This is the complete booklet (PDF) of Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test.  This test is similar to the MEAP; includes different grade levels and subjects.
   8. Get Smarter
      This site contains a quiz that is timed, interactive and fun.  Tests can be choosen for math, science and more.
   9. Go Mathematical Challenge
   This site is an actual math challenge site set up by the government. It could be used as an assessment resource or extra credit.
   10. 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.
   11. 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.
   12. Interactive Quizzes
   Outstanding: This site has interactive quizzes in science and mathematics plus other content areas ready to be used as examples for all levels of science including high school life, earth, and physical science. The Virginia Department of Education has provided this on line and is outstanding.
   13. Interactive Tests
   Tests 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.
   14. Learning Express Library
       The site can be accessed through Michigan Electronic Library (www.mel.org).  It requires the user to  register, which is free.  The user then can access a huge list of assessment tools.  Practice materials are included for high school A.P. tests, GED, Basic Skills Success, grad school admissions, ASVAB, Cosmetology, EMT, real estate, US Citizenship, and dozens more.
   15. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
   This site has test items for a variety of grades. The items are very good.
   16. Math Quizzes
   This site has quizzes for mathematics at all levels. The quizzes are interactive for students to use. Test items are available for teachers.
   17. 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..
   18. Math Wizz
   Outstanding: 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.
   19. MEAP Test, Released Items
       This site allows the user to access the most recently released items from the Michigan MEAP Test.  These can be used for the development of classroom tests so that classroom testing will model the stragegies used on the MEAP test.
   20. MMLA Mathematics Assessments
   Outstanding: Given the importance of the new 3rd-8th grade MEAP assessments, MMLA compiled MEAP-like assessment items aligned to the Grade Level Content Expectations from several sources (Jackson County ISD, Mid-Michigan Consortium, Manistee ISD, MCTM, NAEP, TIMSS, and others). Math/Science Center teams then gathered from across the state to jury the items. Those items that were judged to be aligned and appropriate are included in this data base. Items will be updated as needed. MEAP released items will be added to this item bank each year.
   21. Multiple State Test Items
   This site has sample mathematics test items from seventeen states for teachers to choose from.
   22. NAEP Mathematics Assessment Examples
   This is the site of examples used on NAEP assessments in Mathematics.
   23. 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.
   24. 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.
   25. 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.
   26. Texas Education Agency
   Interactive site with realeased test items for grade 3 - 11 in math.
   27. That Quiz
   Outstanding: This site has quizzes on integers, fractions, concepts and geometry. This is an interactive site for students and teachers to use.
   28. The ArithmAttack
       This site asks students to complete a 60 second test of basic math facts.  It is an excellent resource for teachers of basic math skill classes or teachers of special needs students.
   29. 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.
   30. TIMSS 2003 Released Test Items
   TIMSS test items that were released in 2003 for the fourth and eighth grades in mathematics and science.
   31. 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.
   32. Trends in TIMMS
   This site has additional test items for fourth and eighth grades. It is a good database of items.
   33. Virginia Released Items
   This site contains the released items for all tests in Virginia in pdf form.
   34. 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.
   35. 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.

3. Test Taking Skills
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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."
   4. 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.
   5. 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.
   6. Test Taking Skills
      Instructors use tests to measure how much students have learned. Unfortunately tests also measure students' test-taking ability. This study guide outlines some successful test-taking skills. While these skills won't help if you don't know course material, they can keep you from losing points needlessly.
   7. 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.
   8. 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.
   9. 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.

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