1. Mathematics Assessment Standards The Mathematics Standard-Assessment should reflect the mathematics that all students need to know and be able to do. The Learning Standard-Assessment should enhance mathematics learning The Equity Standard-Assessment should promote equity. Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

2. Mathematics Assessment Standards The Openness Standard-Assessment should be an open process. The Inferences Standard-Assessment should promote valid inferences about mathematics learning. The Coherence Standard-Assessment should be a coherent process Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

3. Assessment Standards for School Mathematics Shifts in making instructional decisions toward: integrating assessment with instruction using evidence from a variety of assessment formats and contexts using evidence of every student's progress toward long-range goals in instructional planning Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

4. Assessment Standards for School Mathematics Shifts in monitoring student’ progress toward: assessing progress toward mathematical power communicating with students about performance in a continuous, comprehensive manner using multiple and complex assessment tools students learning to assess their own progress Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

5. Assessment Standards for School Mathematics Shifts in Assessing to Evaluate Students’ Achievement toward: comparing students’ performance with performance criteria assessing progress toward mathematical power certification based on balanced, multiple sources of information profiles of achievement based on public criteria Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

6. Four Purposes of Assessment Monitoring Students' Progress Evaluating Students' Achievement Making Instructional Decisions Evaluating Programs Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

7. Four Phases of Assessment Plan Assessment Gather Evidence Interpret Evidence Use Results Assessment Standards for School Mathematics National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1995

8. Ways to Assess Observation Questioning Interviewing Performance Tasks Work Samples

9. Ways to Assess Portfolios Writings Achievement Tests Teacher Designed Written Tests Self-Assessment and Peer Assessment

10. Keeping Assessment Records Checklists Student Files Class Records

11. Communicating Assessment Information To Students To Parents To School Administrators

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