Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project
(MDTP)
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Testing Procedures
Formative Assessment
Interpret MDTP Test Results Reports
Use Test Results to Modify Curriculum and
Inform Instruction
Mathematics Diagnostic Testing
Project (MDTP)
• MDTP is a UC/CSU statewide project of that
develops, distributes, scores, and reports results
of diagnostic tests that measure student
readiness for math courses.
• MDTP test results reports identify specific topics
and skills that need more attention and allow
teachers to develop formative assessments,
inform instruction, and evaluate curricula to
better prepare students for success in their math
courses.
Testing Procedures
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Obtain Daskala access
Prepare for test administration
Administer tests to students
Access online test results reports
Testing Procedures
(Obtain Daskala Access)
• Send class lists to mdtp@ucsd.edu at least
one week prior to scheduled testing (see
mdtp.ucsd.edu/daskala.shtml#Purchase for
required information).
• MDTP will send each teacher a login, a list of
student logins and PDFs for printing teacher
instructions and individualized student
instructions.
Testing Procedures
(Prepare for Test Administration)
• Administer tests in a proctored setting
• Ensure each computer has required minimum
hardware and software specifications (see
http://mdtp.ucsd.edu/daskala.shtml#Requireme
nts)
• Consider starting each computer and going to
Daskala login screen prior to start of class
• Distribute individual instruction sheets to
students
• Read student instructions to students
Testing Procedures
(Administer Tests)
• Most tests take approximately 45 minutes, but
they are not timed tests. You will get the best
diagnostic information if you give the students
as much time as they need.
• Teachers may allow students to logout and
continue the tests at a later time.
Testing Procedures
(Access Online Test Results Reports)
• Test results reports are available online as soon as a student
submits his or her responses.
• Each teacher will be given a user name and password for accessing
their test results reports. Administrators will be able to access all
SummerUp classes.
• Select the test form in the Exam Summary window and select
criteria to determine the data set to be reported, then click the
"submit" button at the bottom of the pane. Results for the selected
classes will be aggregated.
• If the data show more test administrations than students, that is an
indication that some students have taken the test more than once.
Teachers may need to enter a date range to limit reports to a
specific test administration.
• Report screens can be viewed by selecting the appropriate tab.
Teachers can re-sort most data and can drill down to view details.
SummerUp Pre-Tests/Post-Tests
• Pre-Tests: Administer Second Year Algebra
Readiness (SR45A06) test before class begins, if
possible, or on first day of class.
– Identify gaps/weaknesses in student preparation
– Teachers use information to modify curriculum and inform instruction
• Post-Tests: Administer SR45A06 at end of course.
Recommend administer Mathematical Analysis
Readiness (MR45A08) test too.
– SR test will help course developers analyze quality of course
– MR test will measure student readiness for Precalculus
Local MDTP Site Directors by EAOP Site
• Berkeley. Emiliano Gomez, emgomez@berkeley.edu
• Merced. Emiliano Gomez, emgomez@berkeley.edu (pre-test)
and Bruce Arnold, barnold@ucsd.edu (post-test)
• Riverside. John Sarli, jsarli@csusb.edu
• Santa Barbara. Kate Riley, kriley@calpoly.edu
• Irvine. David Pagni, dpagni@exchange.fullerton.edu
• UCLA. Mary Sirody, msirody@math.ucla.edu
• UCSD. Bruce Arnold, barnold@ucsd.edu
(Additional contact info available at mdtp.ucsd.edu)
Formative Assessment
“Formative assessment is continuous, mostly
informal, diagnoses what students know/don’t
know/misunderstand, requires reflection,
informs and modifies instruction.”
–Black and Wiliam, Inside the Black Box: Raising
Standards Through Classroom Assessment,
Kappan, October 1998
Formative Assessment Process
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Anticipate errors and misunderstandings
Choose/prepare diagnostic instruments or questions
Administer instrument or ask questions
Collect evidence/observe student response
Analyze for conceptual and procedural errors and
misunderstandings
6. Consider appropriate curricular and instructional
responses
7. Reteach or provide additional reasoning opportunities
8. Collect more evidence of student learning, analyze and
reteach (or provide additional reasoning opportunities) if
necessary
Interpret MDTP Test Results Reports
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Summary Page
By Topic Page
Item Analysis Page
Individual Results Page
Answer Timings Page
Use Test Results to Modify Curriculum
and Inform Instruction
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SR45A06 #36. t + 8t + 7 =
t+7
50% of students chose (E), t 2 + 8 (canceling error)
Need to review before rational expressions
Consider reteaching
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– Review equivalent fractions (obtained thru
multiplication or division)
– Need to factor rational expressions to find possible
common factors in numerator and denominator
– Need to divide numerator and denominator by
common factors
– Check by substituting values for t