Grade+8+Assessment+Resources

APEC
APEC Human Resources Development Working Group on Mathematics Education International comparison studies have found significantly different levels of achievement and practice in mathematics education in the East and West. > The pressing issue is how to combine the best of both systems. > [|Assessment] : analyses of sample assessments, a [|searchable database] of assessment items, and [|full assessments] from APEC economies. > [|Standards] : sample standards (in English) from 9 APEC economies with comparative analyses.
 * Asian educational systems generally produce students with a strong grasp of the content knowledge, with higher scores on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
 * Western systems have strengths in applying knowledge to real life situations. Many Western economies are among the most scientifically innovative in terms of such indicators as new scientific patents.

Classroom Assessment Model
Mathematics 8 and 9 Classroom Assessment Model Wiki

Performance Standards
[|Grade 8 BC Performance Standards] [|French Version]

Mathematics Assessment Resource Service (MARS)
The Mathematics Assessment Project - Assessing 21st Century Math @http://map.mathshell.org/materials/index.php

Math Solutions
Marilyn Burns

MRI is an online formative assessment tool designed to make teachers’ classroom instruction more effective. The MRI questions focus on number and operations and are based on content from about prior to grade six. The assessment tools have been used with grades four to eight students. They are questions that we expect and hope that all grades four to eight students can answer successfully.

There are three assessments in MRI—Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions. Each assessment has two sections—the Interview and the Written Computation sections. The Interview (10–12 questions), done face-to-face, focuses on core reasoning strategies and understandings. We ask students questions, give them time to think, and listen to them explain. The Written Computation section is completed independently by students.

These assessments are free to educators for up to 160 students each @ @https://www.mathreasoninginventory.com/Home/Index.

McGraw-Hill Ryerson
(Math Links 8)
 * Succeed in Math - Tips For Students
 * Online Study Quizzes
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter1/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter2/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter3/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter4/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter5/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter6/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter7/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter8/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter9/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter10/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter11/study_quiz.html
 * @http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070973385/student_view0/chapter12/study_quiz.html

NCTM
Assessing To Learn & Learning To Assess from the [|National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)]
 * Assessment was a yearlong NCTM focus in 2005-2006. Their PD site, linked above, identifies resources from NCTM activities, journals, news bulletins, publications, websites, and E-Workshops that relate to assessment.

In the [|Yukon Education Teachers' Professional Library] Call #: 510.76 MAT

Nelson Education
Math Focus 8 Online Quizzes Try It Out

Saskatchewan Ministry of Ed.
Grade 8 Saskatchewan Exam (The SK Equivalent of the YAT and are available in both English & French.) French

WNCP
[|Rethinking Classroom Assessment With Purpose In Mind] [|French Version]

Math 44
Math 44 Grade 8/9 Math Intervention Strategies Handbook - [|Order It Now From The TPL]

Numeracy Nets
Quick Assessment Tasks - This assessment and planning tool aligns 100 per cent with the new curriculum. It is designed to:
 * Provide simple diagnostic questions that give instant feedback and produce powerful school and system data
 * Probe for understanding and uncover misconceptions about the critical mathematics that underpins the curriculum
 * Help build clear and measurable individual education plans with integrated tracking
 * Include a CD-ROM of line masters for recording and analyzing data
 * Are field-tested and based on 10 years of research
 * This resource is in the Catalogue of Curriculum materials so YEU and YTA members can order it now.