Web-based Assessment and Instructional Support David Lippman WAMAP Project Lead WAMAP Project Lead Pierce College 2009 TMP Project Showcase Webinar Your FREE Math Assessment Solution

What is WAMAP? WAMAP: Washington Math Assessment & Placement Web-based math assessment engine Web-based math assessment engine Learning management system Learning management system Algorithmically generated questions Algorithmically generated questions Computer grading of numerical and math expression questions Computer grading of numerical and math expression questions Thousands of existing questions from arithmetic through calculus Thousands of existing questions from arithmetic through calculus 20+ pre-built courses 20+ pre-built courses Accurate math and graph display Accurate math and graph display Open-source software Open-source software Hosted free for Washington schools Hosted free for Washington schools

TMP Project Results Full online training course, eligible for K12 clock hours. Full online training course, eligible for K12 clock hours. Questions (500+) developed tied to the Segmented Math course question banks. Questions (500+) developed tied to the Segmented Math course question banks. Questions (200+) developed tied to the College Readiness Standards. Questions (200+) developed tied to the College Readiness Standards. Practice MPT-G (CRMT) tests developed, and made available for student practice. Practice MPT-G (CRMT) tests developed, and made available for student practice. Assisted with mass assessment for Project TIME, Renton SD, and Evergreen SD. Assisted with mass assessment for Project TIME, Renton SD, and Evergreen SD. Countless improvements to the underlying technology. Countless improvements to the underlying technology. Provided several training sessions and conference presentations. Provided several training sessions and conference presentations.

Accessing Results MPT-G Practice tests can be accessed by going to the site and clicking the Placement tab at the top of the page. MPT-G Practice tests can be accessed by going to the site and clicking the Placement tab at the top of the page. Access to individual questions requires requesting an instructor account. Click on the Classroom tab, then select Request Instructor Account. Access to individual questions requires requesting an instructor account. Click on the Classroom tab, then select Request Instructor Account. Aside from the MPT-G practice tests, most WAMAP use is as a classroom supplement. Aside from the MPT-G practice tests, most WAMAP use is as a classroom supplement.

Benefits Immediate feedback Immediate feedback Unlimited practice Unlimited practice Automated grading Automated grading Encourage collaboration without cheating Encourage collaboration without cheating Facilitate communication Facilitate communication Online grade tracking Online grade tracking

Instructor Perception Survey Results

How’s it Different? The Advantages The Advantages Truly free – no cost for students with used books or to Truly free – no cost for students with used books or to Not tied to a publisher – questions are categorized by topic, not book section Not tied to a publisher – questions are categorized by topic, not book section Community driven and supported Community driven and supported Flexibility of a learning management system Flexibility of a learning management system The Disadvantages The Disadvantages We leave the teaching to humans - No tutorials, videos, etc. We leave the teaching to humans - No tutorials, videos, etc. Pre-built courses are not yet developed for all texts Pre-built courses are not yet developed for all texts

How It Can Be Used Drill and practice Drill and practice Homework Homework Take-home, in-class tests/quizzes Take-home, in-class tests/quizzes Extended projects, group assignments Extended projects, group assignments Active Learning activities Active Learning activities Encourage communication Encourage communication Track student progress Track student progress Share info with students Share info with students Diagnostics / Mass assessment Diagnostics / Mass assessment

Want to use it? Log in to Log in to To try it out as a student, log on with: To try it out as a student, log on with: Username & Password: demo Username & Password: demo To get an instructor account, click the Classroom tab, click on the “New Instructor Account Request” and send in your info. Your account will be set up in a few days or less. To get an instructor account, click the Classroom tab, click on the “New Instructor Account Request” and send in your info. Your account will be set up in a few days or less. Read the Getting Started guide to get familiar with the system, or watch some videos in the training course. Read the Getting Started guide to get familiar with the system, or watch some videos in the training course.