Direct Mathematics Assessment
6th Grade and 8th Grade DMA Scorer Application Deadline Extended to October 30th
DMA testing will be held this year on Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Direct Mathematics Assessment (DMA) is formally given in grades 4, 6, and 8. However, the DMA Toolkit includes general resources for teachers and students in all grades K-12. These resources include such items as suggested problem solving strategies and recently identified Power Standards. In addition, specific DMA-related resources are available for grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, which may be adapted for other grade levels as necessary and as they reflect our Achievement Standards.Through adjustment of the particular concepts found with the 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th grade level resources, it is hoped that students at any and all grade levels will be able to benefit.
This DMA Toolkit offers many focused and helpful aids in preparing students for the Direct Mathematics Assessments including: the new 4-point Scoring Standard, practice prompts, advice for students and teachers, and Main Rangefinders. Rangefinders are example student assessments used to show a mid-range sample (not high or low) of each level of performance on the scoring scale (1-4). If you have decided to download a copy of a Toolkit, please note that we have separated the Toolkit by the sections of its Table of Contents. This is to assist you with the large size of the files. Click on the link below for the Table of Content section and/or particular grade level you wish to download.
2009-2010 Direct Math Assessment
Idaho Math Initiative: Investing in Idaho Teachers
Grade Level Scoring: Main Rangefinders
2008–2009
2007–2008
2006–2007
2005–2006
2004–2005
2003–2004
Grade level Information
DMA Idaho Alternate Assessment Record Sheet
Overview of the MTI course
PowerPoint Presentation