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TEAMS Mathematics Pre- and Post-Tests

Grades 1-2, Geometry Concepts 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.

Overview:
 Using TEAMS assessment tools

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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.
 Administering pre and post-tests

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Test Materials:

Some items require manipulatives. Be sure to have these ready for each student prior to giving the test. Download sheets A, B, and C.

For item #5:

 

 Cubes, one per student. (These can be any size. If manipulatives are not available use sugar cubes.)

For item #11:

One square and two triangles for students to trace (sheet A).
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Sheet A

For item #12:

Square with design run on plastic (sheet B).
(download blackline master)
Sheet B

For item #15:

 

Various shapes cut out prior to testing (sheet C).
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Sheet C
Distribute each specific manipulative just prior to reading that test question!

 

For this test, you will read the directions for each test item to the student. 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. Some items ask to draw or trace, tell about a certain figure or tell about a solution.
Example:
Teacher reads:
Find the number 1.
Put your finger on it.
Look at the shape next to the number
1. What is the name of this shape?
If the shape is a square, fill in bubble A.
If the shape is a triangle, fill in bubble B.
If the shape is a circle, fill in bubble C.
If the shape is a rectangle, fill in bubble D.
Example:
Teacher reads:
Find number 7.
Look at the shape.
What can you tell me about the shape?
Write down as many things as you can about this shape.
Turn to the next page.
Example:
Pass out manipulatives for problem 12.
(Sheet B, square duplicated on a transparency).
Teacher reads:
Look at number 12.
Lay your square on top of the first square, so it matches.
(Assist students as needed.)
Now change the shape.
(Wait as students change shape.)
Draw how the shape looks now in the second square.
Tell how you changed the shape on the lines.
Turn to the next page.
Using the answer key & scoring guide

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TEAMS Programming is produced at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
 
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