Assessing Mathematical Proficiency [Paperback]

This book highlights the kinds of information that assessments offer, with examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide.This volume presents the results of discussions among mathematicians, math education researchers, teachers, test developers, and policymakers who gathered to work through critical issues related to mathematics assessment. It highlights the kinds of information that different assessments can offer, with examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide.This volume presents the results of discussions among mathematicians, math education researchers, teachers, test developers, and policymakers who gathered to work through critical issues related to mathematics assessment. It highlights the kinds of information that different assessments can offer, with examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide.Testing matters! It can determine kids' and schools' futures. In a conference at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, mathematicians, math education researchers, teachers, test developers, and policymakers gathered to work through critical issues related to mathematics assessment. This volume presents the results of the discussions. It highlights the kinds of information that different assessments can offer, including many examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide. A special feature is an interview with a student about his knowledge of fractions and a demonstration of what interviews (versus standardized tests) can reveal.Preface Alan H. Schoenfeld; Part I. The Big Picture: 1. Issues and tensions in the assessment of mathematical proficiency Alan H. Schoenfeld; 2. Crucial contemporary social, political, and cultural issues in mathematical assessment in the United States Judith Ramaley; 3. Crucial contemporary social, political, and cultural issues in mathematical assessment in the United States Susan Sclafani; Part II. Perspectives on Mathematical Proficiency: 4. What is mathematiclS!