SCHOOL-WIDE MATH ASSESSMENTS
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Common Core State Standards in mathematics challenge students to understand the subject matter deeply, think critically and apply their learning to real world problems. California is a member of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC). The state administers Smarter Balanced assessments as part of its California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) program. These adaptive summative assessments provide meaningful information about what students are learning and their level of proficiency. The result provide teachers and parents achievement information to support student success.
MDTP tests are used as a diagnostic, formative, and/or summative tool at Hall Middle School. These tests are used to inform instruction and determine student readiness in grade level math achievement. Individual diagnostic reports are provided for students as well as detailed item analyses and summary reports for teachers. The student reports indicate areas in which students did well and those areas in which the test results suggest a need for further study in order to be prepared for future coursework. |
2021 - 2022 CALENDAR OF COMMON MATH ASSESSMENTS AT HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Testing Window |
Grade Level |
Test Name |
Purpose(s) |
Sept. 1-30 |
6, 7 and 8 |
Math 6: Illuminate Incoming 6th Grade Broad Math 7: Illuminate Incoming 7th Grade Broad Algebra and Math 8: Illuminate Incoming 8th Grade Broad |
Diagnostic assessment of skills gaps to drive instruction in determining the level of scaffolding and instructional support applicable to ensure universal access |
Nov. 8 - Nov. 12 |
6, 7, and 8 |
End for T1 Exam |
Assess students proficiency on standards that they should have mastery of by this point in the school year. |
Feb. 7 - Feb. 11 |
6, 7, and 8 |
Smarter balance Interim Assessments |
Formative assessment to monitor student progress with actionable feedback to adjust instruction and student support |
Feb. 28 - March 4 |
6, 7, and 8 |
End T2 Exam |
Assess students proficiency on standards that they should have mastery of by this point in the school year. |
March 28- April 1 |
6 and 7 |
In-House Placement Test - Illuminate Algebra Readiness |
Summative assessment of essential grade level standards from grade 3 to current grade level. |
TBD |
8 |
Redwood Geometry Honors Test |
Placement of students into Algebra and Geometry Honors. Sign-Up and Info from TUHSD. Deadline for sign-up is TBD |
TBD |
8 |
Redwood Math Placement Tests |
Math placement of all 9th graders as per SB 359 CA Mathematics Placement Act of 2015 |
May 9 - May 27 |
6, 7, and 8 |
Smarter Balanced Assessments (CAASPP) |
Summative assessment of grade level Common Core State Standards |
Dates subject to possible change.
