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Grades
1-2, Algebra & Functions for Primary
Grades
| TEAMS provides
testing materials for every mathematics module. At the
1-2 level the teacher reads the test item to students.
It is important that students have the necessary materials
to complete assessments successfully. First grade students
may need two sessions to complete the test. |
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| Administering
Tests: |
| For this level, teachers need
to read the problem to students, allow students an adequate
amount of time to record their solutions, and make sure that
students are clearly understanding directions. |
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Administering
pre and post-tests
You will need QuickTime
6 or higher to view the videos at this site.
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| Test
Materials: |
Manipulatives are not required,
but make sure students have manipulatives available to help
them solve the problems. Color tiles, disks, or cubes can
help stuents visualize concepts.
  
For this test, you will read the directions to the students.
Be sure to prepare students for taking pre-tests. Encourage
them to do their best, but let them know the test is
to let you know what to teach.
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| Test
Format & Scoring: |
| Not all test items follow the
same format. Students are asked to complete a pattern, build
a pattern, write about a problem or fill in what's missing. |
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Examples:
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Problem #1 Teacher reads: |
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your finger on number 1. Look at the equation.
What number goes in the box? Fill in the bubble
next to your answer. |
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Problem #2 Teacher reads: |
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down to number 2. Listen carefully as I read.
You will be asked to write an equation to solve
the problem. There are 9 kittens playing. Some
of the kittens climb into a box to take a nap.
There are 5 kittens left playing. How many kittens
are in the box? Write an equation to show how
to solve it. |
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Using
the answer key & scoring guide
You will need QuickTime
6 or higher to view the videos at this site.
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