Early Math Placement Tool (EMPT): Preparing Students for College-Level Mathematics Mark Schroeder, M.S. Sonya K. Sedivy, Ph.D.
Early Math Placement Tool: What it is University of Wisconsin System Wisconsin Technical Colleges WI DPI WI DPI
Early Math Placement Tool: What it is Two Versions: Paper and Pencil Online Two Versions: Paper and Pencil Online Two Forms: Form A Form B Two Forms: Form A Form B
Early Math Placement Tool: What it is Evaluation of students’ readiness to transition to college-level math Online guide for the math requirements of all public universities and technical colleges in WI
Early Math Placement Tool: What it is not Not intended to assess individual teachers or the quality of a mathematics curriculum Results are for teachers only, not administrators, school boards, or district coordinators
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Item Analysis
Actual 2014 MPT Placement Level Participated in EMPT Did Not Participate in EMPT 12.7%6.2% 23.9%8.1% 38.4%14.2% 416.6%15.6% 512.2%10.7% 611.6%10.1% 73.2%2.4% 813.3%9.9% 928.3%22.9% EMPT lowers remedial rates
EMPT helps students improve 2014 MPT Levels EMPT Levels Total Avg. Level Total Avg. Level
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Math Requirements by Major
’13-’14’14-’15’15-’16 Schools Registered teachers Registered classes Total number of students 8,73012,0303,239 EMPT Overview
EMPT Users by Grade Level
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