Assessing what “Counts”

Hunter at the end of Kindergarten He can count to 100 and he knows all of his shapes. His teacher says, “He’s doing great in math”. What Hunter’s teacher doesn’t know … Hunter can’t accurately count out a pile of 32 objects.

Hunter at the End of 1 st Grade Hunter can add and subtract and Can solve word problems His teacher says, “His math skills are strong” Hunter doesn’t see groups, he still thinks of everything as one. What Hunter’s teacher doesn’t know …

Hunter at the End of 2 nd Grade Look at Hunter now! By the end of 2 nd grade, Hunter can add and subtract two-digit numbers. His teacher says he needs more work with addition and subtraction because he’s not always accurate. Hunter doesn’t understand how to compose and decompose numbers. What Hunter’s teacher doesn’t know …

Hunter at the End of 3 rd Grade By the end of 3 rd grade, Hunter is really struggling in math. He’s having a very hard time understanding the concept of multiplication, and often tries to hid the fact that he’s counting on his fingers to add and subtract. What happened to Hunter?

Do our Current Assessments… …tell us if our K-2 student have missed critical understandings?

Assessing Math Concepts It is not enough to know if the child can get right answers. We need to know what mathematics the child knows and understands. ©Math Perspectives Teacher Development Center, Bellingham, WA

AMC Assessments Inform instruction Document growth Uncover the child’s edge of understanding Help us understand how children construct mathematical understandings

Watch CoreyCorey When presented with 32 pnyo pnyo -what does he estimate? -how does he count? When presented with 32 pnyo pnyo -what does he estimate? -how does he count? When presented with 21 yOaSs -what does he estimate? -how does he count? When presented with 21 yOaSs -what does he estimate? -how does he count?

Let’s Try an Assessment When presented with 12 QEVyBk -what does he estimate? -how does he count? When presented with 12 QEVyBk -what does he estimate? -how does he count? Log on to District ID: 9001 User Name: Your 5-digit CMS ID Password:

What Can the Reports Tell Us?

Find the Counting Assessment in your blue book. -What resources do you see? We Know Where They Are… Now What Do We Do About It?

As you watch the video, consider… … does the student see groups? … how does he determine the total? Start at 1:26, End at 2:33 Moving Away from Counting All

Go to Practice the Number Arrangements Assessment with your partner Number Arrangements

From Counting, to Seeing/Using Groups, to Knowing Combinations

Go to Practice the Hiding Assessment with your partner (start with 6) Hiding Assessment

How is this different from flashcards or timed tests? (Hint: see pages in your blue book) Hiding Assessment

What Questions do You Have?

Setting up workshop in Investigations Practice, practice, practice routines Using working levels to ensure students are working independently and quietly Meet with one small group a day, use the rest of the time to assess or progress monitor 3-4 students in the class How do I set up my room for AMC?