WorksheetsAssessing Students with Special Needs Chapter 14
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The written language of mathematics is composed of
abstract and concrete representations
numerals and symbols
arithmetic, algebra, and geometry
problem solving units
Mathematics includes arithmetic computation as well as
problem solving
geometry and measurement
reading and interpreting tables, charts, and graphs
all of the above
In some ways, the distinction between computation and problem solving in mathematics is analogous to that between
decoding and comprehension in reading
speaking and listening
mathematical algorithms and divergent thinking
addition and division
A formal test designed to provide an in-depth assessment of computational skills is the
KeyMath–III
SDMT-4
DTAS
TOMA–3
Which measure is a norm-referenced test that evaluates attitude toward mathematics, math vocabulary, computation, and story problems?
KeyMath–III
SDMT-4
DTAS
TOMA–3
Which statement about the SDMT-4 is false?
The SDMT-4 is a norm-referenced test.
A Progress Indicator score may be obtained.
Two levels of the test are available.
All questions are multiple choice.
The most frequent type of computational error made by students with achievement problems is a(n)
incorrect operation
incorrect number fact
incorrect algorithm
random error
The measure that uses error analysis procedures to detect slips and mistakes in setting up the problem is
SDMT-4
KeyMath–III
DTAS
TOMA–3
Which of the following scores is most likely to indicate a problem area in mathematics?
A Total Math Quotient of 72 on the TOMA–3
SDMT-4 PI of + on the Subtraction Facts subtest
A scaled score of 11 on a TOMA–3 subtest
A stanine 4 Total Score on the SDMT-4
Traditional mathematics measures tend to focus on all of the following except
measurement skills
attitude toward mathematics
problem solving skills
computational skills
Which statement about the KeyMath–III is incorrect?
It is most appropriate for students in Kindergarten through grade 9.
Reading and writing skills are required.
Domain scores provide information about the student's performance in specific skill areas.
13 subtests survey three major areas of mathematics.
The teacher asks the student to compute problems and then verbalize how he/she completed each problem. The teacher is using the informal assessment procedure called
clinical interview
error analysis
diagnostic probe
work sample analysis
Which feature does the KeyMath–III, the SDMT-4, and the TOMA–3 have in common?
They are standardized tests.
They must be administered individually.
They are designed for grades 1 to 12.
None of the above
What part of the DTAS asks the student to listen to a computation problem, write it down, but not solve it?
Number Facts
Written Computation
Informal Skills
None of the above
A student asked to add 12 + 7 gives 5 as the answer. What type of error has been made?
Incorrect operation
Incorrect number fact
Incorrect algorithm
Random error
In a clinical mathematics interview, the teacher should not
present easier problems first
ask the student to solve the problem and explain orally what he or she is doing
ask the student to work as quickly as possible
keep a written record or tape of the interview
Which diagnostic probe should be used to determine if a student is having difficulty decoding words in a story problem?
Have the student dictate the problem while the professional writes it down.
Provide the student with a calculator and see if he or she then solves the problem correctly.
Tell the student which operation to use and see if he or she then solves the problem correctly.
Read the problem aloud to the student and see if he or she then solves the problem correctly.
Which mathematics skills are used most in daily life?
Algebra and geometry
Money, time, and measurement
Written and mental computation
Estimation, probability, and statistics
The Mental Computation subtest of the KeyMath–III differs from other subtests on that test because
the student may use pencil and paper
it must be given at the beginning of the test
items may not be repeated
it requires students to estimate answers to problems
Which KeyMath–III Total Test score indicates high average performance?
89
112
125
134
Informal inventories of mathematics
evaluate a particular skill with one or two items
provide detailed assessment of a student’s mathematical skills
informal inventories are another form of a criterion-referenced test
none of the above
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recommends that authentic problem solving activities be provided to
elementary aged students
middle school aged students
high school aged students
all of the above
Formal training in assessment and/or psychometric training is required to administer and score this assessment
KeyMath-III
TOMA-3
CMAT
all of the above
A teacher suspects that a student is having problems with story problems due to a lack of reading skills. The teacher decides to read the story problems aloud to the student and observes if this results in a change of student performance. The teacher has completed
a clinical math interview
an informal inventory
a criterion-referenced test
a diagnostic probe
A teacher needs assessment information that will assist in the development of an IEP, you suggest using
a clinical math interview
an informal inventory
a criterion-referenced test
a diagnostic probe
