MCAP Assessment Scoring Guidelines

The AM Web training session provides detailed information on mathematics assessments, including MCM and MCAP, their administration, and scoring procedures. The session discusses the alignment of assessments with curriculum standards and the role of experts in their development. Guidelines for administering assessments, including necessary materials and protocols, are covered. Scoring procedures and evaluation criteria for student responses are explained, followed by practice exercises for participants.

What is the primary focus of the AM Web training session?

• To provide information on general teaching methods

• To explore new technology in education

• To offer detailed information on mathematics assessments

• To discuss the history of mathematics

What does MCM stand for in the context of the AM Web training?

• Mathematics Computation Measures

• Mathematics Computation Manual

• Mathematics Computation Module

• Mathematics Computation Management

How often are the M Comp Benchmark probes administered to students in grades 1 through 5?

• Twice a year

• Four times a year

• Once a year

• Three times a year

What skills do the MCAP assessments evaluate?

• General math computation skills

• General math problem-solving skills

• Reading comprehension skills

• Science problem-solving skills

Which grades are targeted by the MCAP Benchmark probes?

• Grades 4 through 6

• Grades 1 through 3

• Grades 2 through 5

• Grades 3 through 6

What is the relationship between the NCTM Curriculum Focal Points and the Common Core State Standards?

• They have many similarities and describe similar knowledge bodies

• They were developed in different years

• They are completely different

• They focus on different subjects

What is the purpose of the tables shown in the AM Web training session?

• To demonstrate the progression of fact fluency and problem-solving skills

• To show the history of mathematics

• To list famous mathematicians

• To compare different teaching methods

What is required for administering the M Comp or MCAP assessments?

• A computer for each student

• A projector in the classroom

• A calculator for each student

• A printed copy of the scoring key and administration directions

What is prohibited during the screening of the assessments?

• All of the above

• Using a calculator

• Using a cell phone

• Using a ruler

How many probes are available for progress monitoring in the M Comp and MCAP assessments?

• 30

• 40

• 10

• 20