CASP Testing Strategies and Concepts

The video by Alicia Zari provides an overview of CASP testing, focusing on its adaptive nature and the importance of performance tasks. It explains the four mathematics claims used for scoring and offers instructional recommendations to prepare students. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and conceptual understanding over procedural knowledge. The video also discusses how scores are reported to parents and provides strategies for effective teaching and student engagement.

What is the primary focus of the CASP testing video?

• To introduce new math concepts

• To explain the structure and scoring of CASP testing

• To discuss the history of CASP testing

• To provide a detailed analysis of past CASP results

What is the significance of performance tasks in CASP testing?

• They are optional and do not affect the score

• They are the same as multiple-choice questions

• They are weighed significantly more than procedural questions

• They are only for advanced students

Which of the following is NOT one of the four mathematics claims in CASP scoring?

• Constructing viable arguments

• Explaining and applying math concepts

• Memorizing math formulas

• Solving complex problems

Why is it important to focus on conceptual understanding in CASP preparation?

• It is not important for CASP

• It is the only part of the test

• It allows students to advance to higher-weighted questions

• It helps students memorize answers

What is recommended for familiarizing students with CASP test types?

• Ignoring test types

• Exposure to practice tests

• Drilling and memorization

• Focusing only on multiple-choice questions

How can teachers address unfinished learning effectively?

• By skipping difficult topics

• By using instructional routines like math talks

• By focusing only on new content

• By avoiding performance tasks

What should teachers prioritize when planning their units?

• Teaching only what is easy

• Focusing on priority standards and major clusters

• Covering every topic in the curriculum

• Ignoring the standards