General Information
Preparation
The State is no longer providing DMA testing materials. The funding has been cut and is on hold until further notice. Districts/Schools are welcome to assess their students with prompts and give their own DMA at a district or school level. Please contact Chris Avila, Math Coordinator, at cavila@sde.idaho.gov. for questions.
Direct Mathematics Assessment
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
Test Coordinator's Guide
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DMA Training Presentation
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Grade Level Scoring: Main Rangefinders
2009–2010
2008–2009
2007–2008
2006–2007
2005–2006
2004–2005
2003–2004
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Main Rangefinder 4
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Grade level Information
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4th Grade
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6th Grade
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8th Grade
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