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Numeracy 
& 
Mathematical Reasoning 
Assessment Photo Album 
Faythe Allen 
Walden University 
Dr. Paul Trautman 
Assessment for Student 
Learning 
EDUC-6731B,C-3 
October 11, 2014
WHAT WILL I LEARN? 
Common Core Standards 
ELA/Literacy 
ELA/Literacy 
W.7.1 
W.7.1 
Write arguments to 
support claims with 
clear reasons and 
relevant evidence. 
Write arguments to 
support claims with 
clear reasons and 
relevant evidence. 
Mathematics 
7.NS.3 
Mathematics 
7.NS.3 
Solve real-world and 
mathematical problems 
involving the four 
operations with rational 
numbers. 
Solve real-world and 
mathematical problems 
involving the four 
operations with rational 
numbers. 
Problem solvers know 
what has been done, 
know why the 
procedure was 
appropriate, and know 
how to justify it with 
reasons and evidence. 
Problem solvers know 
what has been done, 
know why the 
procedure was 
appropriate, and know 
how to justify it with 
reasons and evidence. 
Applying the 
properties and 
rules of 
integers aids in 
solving real 
world 
problems. 
Applying the 
properties and 
rules of 
integers aids in 
solving real 
world 
problems. 
UNDERSTANDINGS 
Writers use complete, 
logical sequence text 
with evidence and 
detail using language 
appropriate for the 
topic and audience. 
Writers use complete, 
logical sequence text 
with evidence and 
detail using language 
appropriate for the 
topic and audience. 
How are 
rational 
numbers 
used in 
everyday 
How are 
rational 
numbers 
used in 
everyday 
life? 
How are verbal ideas translated to the language of 
mathematics? 
Essential Questions 
How How do do I I know know which which mathematical 
mathematiclaifle ? 
operation operation to to use? use? 
How are verbal ideas translated to the language of 
mathematics?
WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO 
DO? 
• Analyze situations in which 
positive and negative 
numbers are used 
• Evaluate fractions, 
decimals, and percent’s in 
real world contexts. 
• Construct arguments to 
support mathematical 
reasoning that provides 
clear and relevant evidence
Rubrics 
Performance Task 
Formative 
Diagnostic 
Parent Survey 
ASSESSMENTS 
Self 
Paper & Pencil
YOUR LEARNING WILL BE GUIDED 
THROUGH A SERIES OF ON-GOING 
ASSESSMENTS 
YOU WILL USE 
ASSESSMENTS TO 
IMPROVE YOUR 
UNDERSTANDING 
I WILL USE 
ASSESSMENTS TO 
ADJUST MY 
TEACHING TO 
BETTER HELP YOU.
Pre-Assessments 
Let’s See What You 
Know…. Diagnostic Self 
Assessment 
http://www.thoughtfulclassroom.com/tools/PDFs/What_Comes_to_Mind.pdf
Let’s Talk to the Family………….. 
PARENT SURVEY 
Learn more about the facets of family/school 
relationships that drive student outcomes…………. 
The following best 
describes your attitude 
toward math as a child. 
☐ Loved it! 
 Did what I had to 
do. 
☐ Hated it! 
☐ Can't remember 
http://surveymonkey.com/s/CJYQ57Y
FREQUENT CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING 
MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE WHAT YOU’RE LEARNING 
Extended 
Constructed 
Response 
Questions 
Self 
Assessing 
Task Cards 
& Rubrics 
Exit Tickets 
Activity 
Labs 
Quizzes 
Peer/Team 
Reviews 
Choice Boards 
Question & 
Answer 
Sessions 
Self 
Assessments 
Activity Labs 
Revisions & 
Improvements 
Web Quests Cyber Chases 
Do-Nows Journals 
Conferences
Distances Between Houses 
A Formative Assessment 
Represent the relative position of houses on a number 
line, with the school at zero, points to the west are 
represented by negative numbers, and points to the east 
are represented by positive numbers. 
Use www.createagraph to model the position of houses, 
stores, schools and businesses in your neighborhood. 
Construct viable arguments for your blueprint. 
(Oral Presentation) 
Evaluate your work using the rubric 
Think, Pair, Share-How does my community use blueprints?
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS 
DEMONSTRATING WHAT YOU’VE 
LEARNED 
-CHOICE OF PERFORMANCE TASK 
-PENCIL-AND-PAPER ASSESSMENTS
THE PERFORMANCE TASKS 
I The three seventh grade classes at Healy Middle School collected the most 
box tops for a school fundraiser, and won a $600 prize to share. Mr. Malcolm’s 
class collected 3,760 box tops, Ms. Wenger’s class collected 2,301, and Ms. 
Bishop’s class collected 1,855. How should they divide the money so that each 
class gets the same fraction of the prize money as the fraction of the box tops 
they collected? All explanations must include mathematical reasoning with clear 
relevant evidence. 
Select one of the following options: 
(a) Write a letter to the principal explaining how 
the the money should be divided between the three 
classes classes. 
• (b) (b) Create a power point presentation showing the 
principal principal the correct way to divide the money. 
• (c) Present an argument to the class justifying why 
they the principal should agree to the way you divided the 
money. The money.
or 
II 
At the beginning of the month, you had $154.56 in your school 
bookstore account. Your purchases include notebooks and pens that cost 
$36, an English book for $69.99, a thesaurus for $16.99, and a planner for 
$12.95. 
At the register, you decide to get a college hoodie that is $60 on sale for 
½ off the original price. Calculate your new balance. Apply the properties 
of numbers to determine the ending balance in your bookstore account. 
One week later, you receive a letter from the school saying that you did 
not have sufficient funds in your account to cover the purchase. Do you 
agree with the bookstore? 
Select one of the following options: 
(a) Write a letter to the bookstore accountant to defend your position 
and provide mathematical evidence to support your claim 
(b) Create a spreadsheet in Excel to justify the debits and credits to your 
account showing the account balance as a positive or negative balance 
(c) Design an algorithm for finding the solution to the problem and 
present it to your classmates.
RUBRIC FOR PERFORMANCE TASKS 
Points 
1 
Poor 
2 
Average 
3 
Excellent 
Score 
(1-3): 
Understanding The solution is not complete indicating 
that parts of the problem are not 
understood. 
The solution shows that the student has 
a broad understanding of the problem 
and the major concepts necessary for 
its solution. 
The solution shows a deep 
understanding of the problem 
including the ability to identify the 
appropriate mathematical concepts 
and the information necessary for its 
solution. 
The solution addresses very few 
mathematical components presented in 
the task. 
The solution addresses some 
mathematical components presented in 
the task. 
The solution completely addresses 
most of the mathematical 
components presented in the task. 
Problem 
Solving 
A partially correct strategy is chosen, 
or a correct strategy for only solving 
part of the task is chosen. 
Uses correct strategies based on the 
mathematical situation in the task that 
leads to a correct solution. 
Uses a very efficient and 
sophisticated strategies leading 
directly to a correct solution. 
Steps and solution have many 
mathematical errors. 
Most of the steps and solution have no 
mathematical errors. 
Almost all of the steps and 
solution have no mathematical 
errors. 
Communication Very little awareness of audience or 
purpose is communicated 
Some awareness of audience and 
purpose is communicated, and may 
take place in the form of paraphrasing 
the task. 
A sense of audience and purpose is 
communicated. 
Everyday, familiar language is used to 
communicate ideas 
Formal math language is used 
throughout the solution to share and 
clarify ideas. 
Precise math language and 
symbolic notation are used to 
consolidate math thinking and to 
communicate ideas. 
Explanation is a little difficult to 
understand, and may lack and may 
lack some critical components 
Explanation is clear and correct but 
may lack few critical components. 
Explanation is detailed, clear, and 
correct and includes critical 
components. 
Neatness and 
Organization 
The work appears sloppy and 
unorganized. It is hard to know what 
information goes together 
The work is presented in a neat and 
organized fashion that is somewhat 
easy to read. 
The work is presented in a neat, 
clear, organized fashion that is 
easy to read. 
Writing Many grammar, usage, mechanics, and 
spelling errors. 
Some grammar, usage, mechanics, and 
spelling errors. 
Correct grammar, usage, 
mechanics, and spelling.
PAPER & PENCIL 
MULTIPLE 
CHOICE 
24 ÷ = ⅓ 
(a) 8 
(b) 48 
(c) 64 
(d) 72. 
TRUE/FALS 
E 
THE EXTENDED CONSRUCTED RESPONSE/ESSAY 
Create an algorithm for solving the problem: 24 pounds of four are 
divided into pound portions. How many pound portions can ⅓ ⅓ 
be made? Explain your process using mathematical reasoning and 
relevant evidence.
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